Police smash multi-million pound international 'chop shop' car theft ring after a brilliant piece of detective work
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukdirect to your inboxAn international car stealing operation has been smashed by police after crooks blundered by using a hire car as a taxi.Two organised crime gangs based in Oldham, with associates in Bolton and Bury, are believed to be behind the theft of 70 luxury cars since last October, worth £2.25m.They specialised in stealing Ranger Rovers and Land Rovers - including the popular Evoque - as well as BMWs, Audis, and Volkswagens.It is thought they have technology which enables them to get into a car without the keys and start and steal it in 30 seconds.During 12-month investigation officers from GMP's Serious and Organised Crime Group intercepted cars at Liverpool docks about to be shipped abroad and recovered others already en route.
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