Gang from Oldham ran staggering £3million international 'chop shop' plot shipping Range Rovers, Mercedes and Porches often stolen in terrifying robberies to Dubai
21.01.2022 - 12:17
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A international multi-million pound 'chop shop' organised crime gang had luxury cars, often stolen during terrifying robberies or burglaries, shipped to Dubai.
High end luxury Range Rovers, Mercedes and Porches were stolen to order before being sent to the Middle East or stripped for parts.
More than 95 cars worth at least £3 million were stolen across Greater Manchester, and from as far away as London.
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The Oldham based gang behind the staggering plot, who called themselves 'The Company', are thought to have links to organised crime in the Middle East.
While praising the work of investigating officers, a judge demanded that the case be investigated by GMP Chief Constable after claiming some of the gang were allowed to commit crime 'with impunity' after being released under investigation.
A total of 11 shipping containers were shipped to the Middle East during a 12 month period.
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Of those containers three were recovered, which all contained stolen Range Rovers and stolen parts.
The gang operated 'chop shops' at old mills in Bury and Oldham, as well as a unit in Wigan, where stolen cars were stripped down.
The terror of victims who had their cars stolen, often as they slept in the middle of the night, was laid bare as five members of the gang were jailed for almost 50 years.
One man at home in Failsworth with his