Police in Beaverton, Oregon, said they culminated a monthslong investigation of a catalytic converter trafficking ring that moved $22 million in merchandise by charging 14 suspects, including the alleged leader.
Last week, police searched eight locations, which included Brennan Doyle’s home in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
At Mr. Doyle’s home, police said they found 3,000 catalytic converters, hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash, a “high-end vehicle” and jewelry.
Police allege that, since January 2021, Mr. Doyle had trafficked more than 44,000 stolen catalytic converters with an approximate street value of $22 million.
“This business was turning millions of dollars worth of profit in catalytic converters.