Updated Jan 08, 2021 | 21:19 IST
The catalytic converters in the vehicles' exhaust pipe contain several precious metals that are used in the process of making harmful gases less toxic before they exit silencers.
Thieves have targeted the silencers because of the catalytic converters in the exhaust pipes. | Photo Credit: iStock Images
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The metals in catalytic converters are said to be more precious than gold.
Ahmedabad: Thieves in Gujarat have found a novel way of making more money illegally by stealing the exhaust pipes of the Eeco cars in Ahmedabad.
In just less than a week, thieves have stolen exhaust pipes also known as silencers worth Rs 21 lakh.