FBI busts organized crew for stealing over 470 catalytic converters in Mass. and NH.

Seven Massachusetts men have been arrested for stealing at least $2 million worth of catalytic converters from vehicles across New England. The suspects were involved in the theft of catalytic converters from at least 471 vehicles across Massachusetts and New Hampshire in 2022 and 2023 alone. They have been charged with conspiracy to transport stolen property in interstate commerce, interstate transportation of stolen property, conspiracy to commit bank theft, bank theft, and money laundering conspiracy. The suspects also allegedly stole from ATMs of federally insured banks and committed burglaries at two New Hampshire jewelry stores.