…By Henry George for TDPel Media.
The Stolen Vehicle Intelligence Unit identified a collection of complete stolen vehicles and remnants of others, including luxury cars like Rolls Royce and Bentley, as well as Range Rovers and BMWs known to be stolen.
With the latest recoveries last week, the unit’s total value of vehicles recovered in 2023 has reached £12 million.
In some cases, thieves or their associates obtain false or cloned identities to sell the stolen vehicles to unsuspecting individuals in the UK or distribute them to other criminals.
They have already dismantled 15 chop shops this year and intercepted nearly 50 shipping containers packed with stolen vehicles and parts intended for international export.
Through their ongoing efforts, they aim to disrupt organized criminal gangs involved in vehicle theft and bring those responsible to justice.