Published 1 year ago

U.S. announces takedown of massive catalytic converter theft ring

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U.S. authorities say they have taken down a nationwide ring to steal thousands of catalytic converters. The alleged scheme began about three years ago, prosecutors said. Authorities are seeking the forfeiture of that sum, after seizing other assets including homes, bank accounts, luxury vehicles and cash.

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The Guardian

US authorities bust catalytic converter theft ring that raked in over $545m

The justice department charged 21 people and seized millions of dollars in assets in the takedown of the nationwide operation

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

U.S. announces takedown of massive catalytic converter theft ring

U.S. authorities on Wednesday said they have taken down a nationwide ring to steal thousands of catalytic converters from cars and trucks, charging 21 people and seizing millions of dollars in assets.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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USA Today

Department of Justice announces 21 arrests in takedown of nationwide catalytic converter theft ring

The Department of Justice announced the takedown of a nationwide catalytic converter theft ring, charging 21 people in California and Oklahoma.

1 year ago·United States

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Washington Times

Catalytic converter theft ring in 9 states busted

Authorities have arrested a group of thieves involved in stealing $545 million worth of catalytic converters. The police action took 32 search warrants in nine states and two indictments of 21 suspects.

1 year ago·United States

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The Hill

Feds crack down on nationwide catalytic converter theft ring

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday that it has arrested nearly two dozen people in a nationwide crackdown on a catalytic converter theft ring. In a news release, the department said at least 21 individuals from five U.S. states have been arrested in connection with the thefts, noting that authorities conducted arrests, searches,…

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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Shropshire Star

Catalytic converter marking session in bid to prevent rise in thefts from cars

Leominster safer neighbourhood team will be working in conjunction with Bennetts Vehicle services to offer this catalytic converter marking session on Saturday November 12 between 10am and 1pm.

1 year ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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