Catalytic converter thefts on the rise again in the Okanagan
In a vehicle’s exhaust system, a catalytic converter controls and reduces pollutants. A significant rise in the price of precious metals contained in these devices has increased the theft of catalytic converters.
“Not to mention the fact that — let’s go back to it – they just hacked it out. They didn’t do it properly so I have other components I have to fix as well.”Henderson said that more needs to be done when it comes to regulations and creating more of a barrier for criminals.He believes more emphasis should be put on licensing establishments to make it more legitimate or even adding serial numbers to the catalytic converters.
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