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Catalytic converter theft

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    #242
    colm_mcm
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    They have for the most part.


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    #243
    corks finest
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    colm_mcm wrote: »
    They have for the most part.

    Need to be better I suggest as it's far too easy atm, designed for the cultured ones right now


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    #244
    colm_mcm
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    corks finest wrote: »
    Need to be better I suggest as it's far too easy atm, designed for the cultured ones right now

    The fact that they’re targeting specific models would suggest that it’s not as widespread a problem than you’d think.


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    #245
    corks finest
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    colm_mcm wrote: »
    The fact that they’re targeting specific models would suggest that it’s not as widespread a problem than you’d think.

    Seversl thousand per year and they're targeting 4/5 different brands - - - - - so far


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    #246
    Atlantic Dawn
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    Some more progress...
    Gardaí have seized over 100 catalytic converters and a large sum of cash during a search operation in Co Meath.

    110 converters and €27,500, along with £55,000 Sterling and a number of documents were found during the search at a business premises in east Meath this morning.

    The operation was part of an investigation into the theft of catalytic converters in the Dublin Metropolitan Region and other areas.
    https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/0211/1196582-meath-garda-seizure/


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    #247
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    Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
    Some more progress...

    https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/0211/1196582-meath-garda-seizure/
    It is organized crime but not prosecuted (at all) as such.


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    #248
    corks finest
    Registered Users Posts: 8,655 ✭✭✭corks finest


    Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
    Some more progress...

    https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/0211/1196582-meath-garda-seizure/

    Great work AGS, at least it's a start


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    #249
    punisher5112
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    Should just tax them out of business.....


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    #250
    corks finest
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    punisher5112 wrote: »
    Should just tax them out of business.....

    Ireland will be free before that happens


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    #251
    corks finest
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    punisher5112 wrote: »
    Should just tax them out of business.....

    VG


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    #252
    punisher5112
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    Cut their welfare?
    Make them work for it.


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    #253
    elperello
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    corks finest wrote: »
    Great work AGS, at least it's a start

    Great work indeed but for me the takeaway point is how confidant these guys were that they would not be caught.

    All that stolen stuff and cash at one location is an indication that they were at it a long time.

    When it comes to court we will find out more of the background.


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    #254
    fryup
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    who's stealing catholics?


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    #255
    1874
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    punisher5112 wrote: »
    Cut their welfare?
    Make them work for it.


    Ha ha ha :pac:
    oh, wait, you're serious


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    #256
    corks finest
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    elperello wrote: »
    Great work indeed but for me the takeaway point is how confidant these guys were that they would not be caught.

    All that stolen stuff and cash at one location is an indication that they were at it a long time.

    When it comes to court we will find out more of the background.
    Yes, but it's a v positive step, say there's months of patience intelligence gathering involved in that hot on the criminal whures


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    #257
    Atlantic Dawn
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    More arrests...
    evjtnroxuae-e6-390x285.jpg

    https://www.thejournal.ie/catalytic-converters-found-in-car-boot-finglas-5371189-Mar2021/


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    #258
    Lewis_Benson
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    Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
    More arrests...
    evjtnroxuae-e6-390x285.jpg

    https://www.thejournal.ie/catalytic-converters-found-in-car-boot-finglas-5371189-Mar2021/

    One of those looks awfully like a dpf from a mondeo... Why steal that?


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    #259
    fryup
    Registered Users Posts: 18,069 ✭✭✭✭fryup


    obviously doesn't know his dpf from converter


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    #260
    elperello
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    Possibly stolen to order for a crooked connection who needed one.


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    #261
    punisher5112
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    I've a 2005 Mondeo tdci, would these bits be worth stripping off before scrap it. 306k km on it, fuel pump giving issues otherwise starts every time.


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    #262
    fryup
    Registered Users Posts: 18,069 ✭✭✭✭fryup


    ^^^^^^^^^^

    advertise them on DD and see what type of characters phone you up :)


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    #263
    ofcork
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    On crimecall the other night 2 shams stole one in broad daylight in a shopping centre car park.


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    #264
    punisher5112
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    ofcork wrote: »
    On crimecall the other night 2 shams stole one in broad daylight in a shopping centre car park.

    Yes, they don't care, they intimidate if needs be, they to anyone passing could be changing a flat as that's what it would look like as nobody really would be thinking.

    Next door to my dad's, 3 people walked by on their phones while 2 thugs were breaking into the house, not one looked up off their phones or even noticed, one was trying his best to kick in the door.


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    #265
    fryup
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    yep they're brazen alright,

    what's the thing to do if you catch them in the act?

    confront them? call the guards? or just let them at it - life's too short?


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    #266
    punisher5112
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    fryup wrote: »
    yep they're brazen alright,

    what's the thing to do if you catch them in the act?

    confront them? call the guards? or just let them at it - life's too short?

    That's a personal call....
    If safe and numbers stop them but only if safe to do so.
    Photo or video them, call the Garda also yes.

    If possible get as much identifying items as possible such as car used, reg, stickers in window etc.
    On persons themselves, clothes, hair colour, shoes, clothing and scars etc


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    #267
    fryup
    Registered Users Posts: 18,069 ✭✭✭✭fryup


    punisher5112 wrote: »
    On persons themselves, clothes, hair colour, shoes, clothing and scars etc

    well i wouldn't be going so close as to notice scars, as i don't want any myself:)


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    #268
    Lewis_Benson
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    Depends, they are usually there in numbers, that said, I'd probabaly come swinging at that, boils my piss.


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    #269
    darragh o meara
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    fryup wrote: »
    yep they're brazen alright,

    what's the thing to do if you catch them in the act?

    confront them? call the guards? or just let them at it - life's too short?

    I know what I’d do if I got near them, <snip>


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    #270
    tcawley29
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    fryup wrote: »
    yep they're brazen alright,

    what's the thing to do if you catch them in the act?

    confront them? call the guards? or just let them at it - life's too short?

    If you can turn the handle on the jack and drop the car.

    At least you'll have one less scumbag in the world


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    #271
    fryup
    Registered Users Posts: 18,069 ✭✭✭✭fryup


    but one more good citizen in prison


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