2020–2022 catalytic converter theft ring
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2020-2022-catalytic-converter-theft-ring-165-18712582
title:
2020–2022 catalytic converter theft ring
text:
From 2020 to 2022, an organized criminal group stole and then resold catalytic converters through the United States. The interstate ring is believed to have generated $545 million, with the majority earned through the DG Auto Parts corporation. The money earned would then be divided between the owners of the company, with the rest being paid out to several regional theft rings supplying the catalytic converters. Its dismantlement in 2022 was described as the first known interdiction of such a cr
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encyclopedia
description:
American organized criminal group
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020%E2%80%932022_catalytic_converter_theft_ring
date created:
2024-02-12T16:53:45Z
date modified:
2024-08-29T16:54:07Z
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