Auto parts owner is arrested in operation that seized R$2,100 worth of irregular parts in Campinas

Owner of auto parts is arrested in an operation against theft, robbery, receiving and tampering with vehicles, in Campinas Civil Police The owner of an auto parts was arrested red-handed, this Tuesday (7), during an operation that seized R$ 2,100 worth of irregular automotive parts in Campinas (SP). 11 cars purchased at auction in irregular dismantling were also found. The operation included the participation of the General Investigations Department (DIG), the Campinas Investigations Division (Deic) and the State Department of Traffic (Detran-SP). Four search and seizure warrants were executed at stores on Avenida Engenheiro Antônio Francisco de Paula Souza and Rua Francisco Grassano. According to the Civil Police, in a property under the prisoner's responsibility, partially dismantled cars were found with identification signs removed. These cars were purchased at insurance auctions, but the activity was carried out without the necessary authorization. ? Click here to follow the g1 Campinas channel on WhatsApp The businessman was arrested for the crimes of tampering with a vehicle identification signal, a crime against consumer relations and criminal organization. According to the police, a request was made to convert the suspect into preventive detention. Detran also adopted the appropriate administrative measures, according to the corporation. Other establishments According to the Civil Police, two stores were authorized to operate, but agents found used safety parts, such as airbags, seat belts, shock absorbers and steering bars, the sale of which is prohibited. Detran also found irregular parts in a warehouse that was not authorized to operate.