Police uncovered a hoard of stolen car parts following a raid at a Bolton mill.
The search, on Tuesday (March 17) came as part of a crackdown on residential burglars targeting cars across the borough.
Parts from six stolen vehicles were found at the property in Carter Street, Great Lever.
On searching the unit, police discovered what appeared to be a 'chop shop'.
The cars are sometimes stolen to order, depending on what vehicle the chop shop wants to 'repair', according to officers.
If the parts aren’t used to repair an existing vehicle, the serial numbers are often removed and the parts are sold on to unwitting buyers.
A spokesman for Bolton North GMP said: “A stolen car and a significant amount of vehicle parts were found on the premises, the parts identified so far are from five further stolen cars.
“We will be working with our partners to continue the investigation.
“The net is closing in.
“Anyone with information in relation to crime in our area can contact the Bolton North Neighbourhood Team via FB or on 0161 856 5761, or alternatively the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
