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17 Lithuanians detained during international operation against car theft

Xinhua, October 21, 2015 Adjust font size:

17 Lithuanian citizens have been detained in Europe during large scale operation against suspected luxurious car thefts on Tuesday, according to Lithuanian police.

According to Lithuanian police which has been coordinating the international operation, 17 Lithuanian citizens have been detained and around 100 houses, garages and car trading locations have been raided during the operation which took place in Lithuania and Germany at the same time.

During the raids, officers have found special car ignition equipment, car audio and navigation systems and guns.

Authorities launched an international investigation around a year ago, after receiving information that Lithuanian citizens had been carrying out luxurious cars and equipment thefts in Germany and then selling them in Lithuania.

"In just one year the suspects have caused a loss of around 5 million euros to German residents," Lithuanian police announced in a press release.

Lithuanian Criminal Police Bureau established a centre to coordinate the operation which involved 900 Lithuanian and German police officers. Endit