Massive Theft of Spare Parts at Stellantis Site
The national police have dismantled a trafficking operation involving stolen spare parts at the Stellantis site in Noidans-lès-Vesoul, the group's global distribution center for motorcycles.
Arrest of Temporary Workers
Two temporary workers, aged 35 and 38, were caught red-handed carrying garbage bags filled with stolen parts. The Vesoul plant holds over 350,000 different parts used for the maintenance of Peugeot, Citroën, and Opel vehicles.
Investigation Details
- Despite increased security, video footage showed suspicious behavior around the site.
- Police apprehended the two men near a cut fence as they were preparing to sell the stolen goods.
- One suspect is from the Haute-Saône region of France, and the other is a Georgian national.
- Both had worked in the spare parts department for several months.
Recovered Goods and Evidence
Searches of their homes led to the discovery of nearly half a million euros in stolen parts:
- Approximately €400,000 worth of parts at one residence.
- €100,000 worth at the other.
Authorities also seized cash and uncovered a peer-to-peer resale platform used to move the stolen parts.
Company Response and Losses
The Stellantis group, which experienced a similar theft in 2014, has launched a comprehensive inventory to evaluate the damage. The total losses, including the market value of parts resold, are estimated at nearly two million euros.
"The total amount of losses, including the market value of the resold parts, is estimated at close to two million euros."
Summary: Two temporary workers were arrested for stealing nearly half a million euros in spare parts from Stellantis, leading the company to assess losses close to two million euros due to this extensive theft.
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