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# The catalytic converter theft chain
Just had the second attempted theft of our catalytic converter. Here is a bit about context.
## Theft and fencing
https://youtu.be/ZGLrRj7AJsc?t=172
I am not sure at what point the contraband enters the legitimate supply chain.
## Physical processing
This is how legitimate units are processed. Criminal salvage oparations could use the same tools, or this could jsut be done by hand.
The first step is decanning:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FviHIiYafz8
And then crushing:
And then https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft7uwzbYJQ4
## Chemical processing
Here is how to extract the metal at home:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHStZrQ3OP4
Not sure if a similar process is used industrially.
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