Published 11 days ago

Russia sanctions-busting? Big questions remain over UK car exports

British luxury cars are being smuggled to Russia via criminal groups, with police in Essex uncovering stolen Range Rovers hidden in shipping containers.
Essex Police's stolen vehicle intelligence unit discovered around 60 similar containers last year, preventing the illegal export of luxury cars.
The vehicles, including Bentley and Rolls-Royce models, were found dismantled and concealed among other goods, indicating a lucrative smuggling operation.

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The Sun

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The Telegraph

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Shropshire Star

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Sky News UK

Russia sanctions-busting? Big questions remain over UK car exports

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11 days ago·United Kingdom

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