
Team Favorite: You Never Think About Your Car’s Catalytic Converter—Until Thieves Saw It Off
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The Theft and Trade of Catalytic Converters
This chapter explores the rampant theft of catalytic converters and the valuable metals they contain. It discusses the increased value of catalytic converters during the pandemic, leading to an investigation into the global supply chain of stolen converters. The chapter follows the development of this investigation, including a significant traffic stop and the discovery of a larger network involved in the illegal trade.
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