This week the
Counties Manukau Road Crime Unit carried out two warrants on
a local mechanic’s premises. Intelligence had been
gathered relating to the business in question and it has
recently become clear that it was an illegal car ringing
operating. As a result 12 stolen cars have been recovered
and a number of people arrested and charged with receiving
and theft offences.
“We would like to take this
opportunity to remind people to make sure you’re taking
your car to legitimate places of business” says Inspector
Neil Fisher. “These illegal operators have been replacing
the engines of legitimate customers with stolen ones as well
as changing number plates and VIN numbers”.
The recent
warrants have been part of an ongoing operation and Police
would like to reassure the public that they are actively
pursuing illegal operators within the
community.
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