A theft ring that orchestrated the theft of some $2 million worth of catalytic converters and more is off the streets today. Federal authorities allege that the group stole the valuable part from at least 471 vehicles across New Hampshire and Massachusetts between 2022 and 2023.
Authorities say that the group often stole catalytic converters so quickly that they could accomplish the complete task in less than a minute and that on at least one night they believe the crew took a total of 26. Police connected the crew with the thefts during its “Operation Cut and Run”. Scrap dealers have also been charged with interstate transportation of stolen property and money laundering.