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To my understanding, stolen catalytic converters move through criminal channels until they get out of the country, are recycled, and then come back in as raw ma
by terribleperson 1y ago
To my understanding, stolen catalytic converters move through criminal channels until they get out of the country, are recycled, and then come back in as raw materials. At some point in the chain, they're turned from catalytic converters into bulk metal-containing ceramic powder for easier transport.
- whimsicalism 1y agowrong, most catalytic converter theft has been laundered through legal auto parts sellers and associated companies that are breaking the law
- potato3732842 1y agoThat's a fancy way of saying "the scrap yards used to accept them, but then the states passed documentation laws, so now the thieves bring them to auto shops who pay them a lesser price and then print up some BS invoice and reciepts so that the scrap yard can feel like their ass is covered"
- terribleperson 1y agoSource? Not disagreeing, just interested in seeing some articles that cover this/hearing personal anecdotes.
- whimsicalism 1y agohttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/leader-national-catalytic-converter-theft-ring-pleads-guilty-and-admits-selling-stolen-goods https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/leader-national-catalytic-con... the wikipedia article on 2020-2022 catalytic converter theft also covers it pretty well