A quiet street near Barrio 17 de Junio recently buzzed with police activity. Officers uncovered a hidden mechanical workshop on Calle 1 and Rafael. Inside, they found a deceptive operation underway. It seems criminals were taking stolen vehicles and giving them new identities.
The trick was simple but clever. They fitted these stolen cars with real license plates. These plates actually belonged to vehicles of the same makes and models. The original cars had been in bad accidents and were written off as scrap. This made the stolen cars look legitimate, ready for resale. It was a well-thought-out scheme to fool buyers.
This significant discovery began with a single stolen vehicle. Just two days ago, a robbery took place at Uruguayana and Zufriategui. Thieves took an Oroch van. That specific theft sparked a deep investigation by the police. Their careful work led them straight to this secret workshop.
Now, a major police operation is happening at the site. The Motorized Brigade’s Analysis and Intelligence Unit is leading the charge. Officers from the Montevideo Police Headquarters are also on the scene. They are keeping the area secure while the investigation continues inside the workshop. The authorities are still working to fully understand the scope of this criminal enterprise.