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D.C. ring stole more than 100 cars, shipped some to Africa, officials say

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Alleged members of a car-theft ring in D.C. have been indicted in a multimillion-dollar conspiracy involving over 100 stolen vehicles shipped overseas, according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro. The 15-count indictment charges six people with conspiracy, theft and interstate transportation of stolen vehicles. The stolen cars were shipped to western Africa, where they fetched higher prices due to trade restrictions.

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