Crime Ring May Have Stolen 44,000 Catalytic Converters (Read 591 times)

Flapp_Jackson

Crime Ring May Have Stolen 44,000 Catalytic Converters
« on: August 14, 2022, 05:55:22 PM »
14 people in this alleged theft ring were arrested for stealing catalytic converters nationwide, most being shipped to locations on the East Coast.

It's believed they stole somewhere around 44,000 converters which are worth an estimated $22M.

« Last Edit: August 14, 2022, 06:04:58 PM by Flapp_Jackson »
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robtmc

Re: Crime Ring May Have Stolen 44,000 Catalytic Converters
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2022, 07:21:57 PM »
Back in the day, we removed them for extra horsepower.   The early ones really choked up the exhaust.

Could have made some money, but kept them in case some smog law required inspections.