Prosecutors: Man made millions selling catalytic converters [View all]

An Independence man made millions of dollars selling catalytic converters, many of which were stolen, federal prosecutors said.

James Spick, 56, who owns J&J Recycling in Independence, was indicted this week on a 26-count indictment, the Department of Justice said Thursday.

He faces one count of conspiracy to transport stolen property across state lines and 25 counts of transporting stolen property across state lines.

Catalytic converter thefts are increasing across the country because they contain precious metals that can be extracted and sold.

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