Gardai seized a whopping 300 catalytic converters during a search operation in Dublin yesterday.
The car parts found by officers at a business premises in St. Margaret's weighed a total of 1275kg and are worth an estimated €150,000.
As Gardai were conducting the search operation just after 10am, a vehicle entered the premises which had no tax or insurance and was subsequently seized.
The warrant search was conducted as part of the ongoing investigation into car part theft throughout the Dublin region and beyond.
They were assisted by personnel from Ballymun Garda station, Fingal County Council and a Customs and Revenue Officer and dog handler.
A Garda spokesman told Dublin Live: "Investigations are currently ongoing."
He added: "All items seized are subject to a technical examination."
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