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Canterbury Police have crashed an alleged steal-and-strip operation, arresting a local business owner now accused of dismantling a multitude of stolen vehicles for parts to be shipped overseas.
A 48-year-old man has been arrested in relation to 27 stolen vehicles that have been identified as going through his business, as well as numerous breaches of the Second Hand Dealers Act, and participating in an organised criminal group.
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Attribute to Senior Sergeant Chris Painter:
One person is in custody after Hamilton Police responded to an alert to be on the lookout for a speeding vehicle from Auckland.
The vehicle was sighted speeding in Manurewa, Auckland, yesterday – the driver quickly fled officers and Police did not pursue. The vehicle was then seen again this morning speeding on State Highway 1 near Takanini heading south.
The registration was recorded, and an alert was sent to other policing districts.
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Attribute to Clutha Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Robin Hutton:
Police investigating after a person was struck by a vehicle in Balclutha last month are appealing to the public for information.
On Sunday 17 May, around 2am, Police responded to Clyde Street, near Lanark Street, after reports that a large group was fighting and vehicles were doing burnouts.
