High-value stolen cars and parts of vehicles have been found at a “chop shop” in Erith following a police raid.
A search warrant was executed by officers at a premises which was reportedly linked to organised criminal gangs.
The groups target high value motor vehicles which are then broken up and the parts are distributed out.
A Rolls Royce Phantom and the remains of a Range Rover were recovered from the premises.
Parts of others vehicles were also discovered which were reported to be stolen across London.
Officers say the groups attempt to disguise vehicles using radio and signal jammers, which are concealed in a warehouse.
Police enquiries into the circumstances remain ongoing.
Bexley MPS (@MPSBexley) tweeted: “In the early hours of this morning, Officers from SE Violence Suppression Unit alongside Sidcup Safer Neighbourhood Team executed a search warrant at a premises in Erith and discovered a vehicle "Chop shop".
“This premises was linked to Organised Criminal Gangs targeting high value motor vehicles and stealing them in order to be broken up and the parts distributed out.
“Officers seized a stolen Rolls Royce Phantom, which was stolen the morning before and also recovered the remains of a Range Rover amongst other parts of vehicles linked to various stolen vehicles which had been stolen across London.
“The OCG attempted to disguise the vehicles utilising the use of radio and signal jammers, and concealed in a warehouse, however this failed and officers were swift in order to take action, obtaining a warrant out of hours and executing immediately.
“Enquiries are still ongoing.”
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