Houston Cops Bust Several Chop Shops

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Authorities in Harris County, Texas descended on three suspected car chop shops recently in an effort to put a crimp on demand for stolen vehicles. Anytime we see law enforcement make moves like this we applaud it because the car theft problem has become bad and affects everyone.

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After an undercover operation, authorities were able to learn the location of the chop shops, which they say have ties to one of the drug cartels, reports local outlet Fox 26. Our understanding is many chop shops have such ties, so car theft is helping to fuel the international drug trade.

Drug cartels are also known for their human trafficking activities, maintaining small armies, and using violence to coerce anyone who stands in their way to comply or be eliminated.