Dziupla samochodowa i auta z trzech krajów. Jeden z podejrzanych schował się w budzie dla psa
Summary
Police officers discovered a 'car den' on a property in Ostrówek, Klembów, on September 9, arresting two men who were dismantling vehicles stolen from Czechia, the Netherlands, and Germany. The investigation began after officers observed a Toyota and a Peugeot arriving at the site. During the intervention, the driver of the Toyota attempted to flee but was found hiding in a dog kennel. The search of the property yielded a total of four stolen cars, including a Toyota from the Czech Republic, a Toyota RAV4 from the Netherlands, and a Lexus from Germany. Officers also recovered a stolen Hyundai engine, numerous car parts, and registration plates. The second suspect's Peugeot contained a white crystalline substance wrapped in aluminum foil, which was seized for further analysis. The total value of the recovered property is estimated at approximately 500,000 zł.
Key points
- Two men were arrested on September 9 at a property in Ostrówek, Klembów, suspected of operating a 'car den'.
- Police seized four stolen cars (a Toyota, Toyota RAV4, and Lexus) and a Hyundai engine, all from different countries.
- The value of the recovered property, including cars and parts, was preliminarily estimated at 500,000 zł.
- One suspect was found hiding in a dog kennel during the police intervention.
- The second suspect's Peugeot contained a white crystalline substance, which was seized for testing.
Timeline
Police discovered the 'car den' and arrested two men.
“Police officers discovered a 'car den' on a property in Ostrówek, Klembów, on September 9, arresting two men who were dismantling vehicles stolen from Czechia, the Netherlands, and Germany.”
Background
The term 'car den' refers to a location where stolen vehicles are dismantled for parts.
Why it matters
The seizure of vehicles from multiple EU countries highlights cross-border criminal networks and the significant financial value of the stolen goods.