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$550M Sought From Thieves In Federal Catalytic Converter Crackdown $550M Sought From Thieves In Federal Catalytic Converter Crackdown
$550M Sought From Thieves In Federal Catalytic Converter Crackdown Catalytic converter thieves across the US could soon have to cough up $550 million as part of a federal, state and local crackdown on the thefts and resales that turned a massive profit, authorities announced. The Department of Justice announced on Wednesday, Nov. 2 that it will be seeking forfeiture from those responsible for the trend of vehicle parts being stolen and resold for massive profits. In total, 21 people in five states have been charged following busts, searches, and seizures in the following states, according to the DOJ: California; Oklahoma; Wyoming; Minnesota; New Jersey;…

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by Zak Failla
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VIDEO: Suspects Wanted After Brazen Catalytic Converter Theft In Maryland Driveway VIDEO: Suspects Wanted After Brazen Catalytic Converter Theft In Maryland Driveway
Video: Suspects Wanted After Brazen Catalytic Converter Theft In Maryland Driveway Surveillance video has been released in hopes of identifying two suspects who stole a catalytic converter out of a vehicle in Gaithersburg, authorities say. The suspects reportedly arrived in an unknown vehicle at the 14000 block of Congress Drive shortly after 4:30 a.m., Friday, July 29, according to Montgomery County police. The suspects then used a jack and power tools to remove the catalytic converter before fleeing the scene. One suspect is described as a White man around 20 years old with brown hair. He was wearing a black shirt and dark shorts. The second suspect's race and age are…

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by Annie DeVoe