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An investigation by US police has uncovered a crime ring which stole more than 44,000 catalytic converters, worth more than $US22 million ($AU31.3 million).
A multi-agency investigation spanning nearly a full year culminated last week with the indictment of 14 individuals and the seizure of more than 3,000.
A months-long investigation by the Beaverton Police Department may have completely dismantled a local organized crime ring responsible for a large portion of catalytic converter thefts up and down the