Local "Car Ringing" Operation Busted
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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