The National Police have dismantled a “chop shop” for stolen vehicles in Pantoja, recovering eight vehicles and the parts of several more. The search took place on Colon Street in the Villa Maria sector of Pantoja in Santo Domingo West, and was carried out by members of the Investigation Department for Stolen Vehicles. Three Daihatsu trucks were recovered along with three Toyota Corollas. The Police also found a Taurus 9mm pistol. In the search, a man whose car was stolen five months ago was present to recover his Toyota Corolla. A man known as Roberto Antonio Colon Melo (Joselo) is a fugitive along with six other people who are also on the run and are now being sought by the National Police.