WEBVTT 00:00:12.240 --> 00:00:15.725 >> This particular vehicle was targeted under Operation Atlantic. 00:00:15.725 --> 00:00:19.149 We're looking for vehicles, Land Rover Defenders and Minis 00:00:19.149 --> 00:00:21.709 that are claimed to be at least 25 years old. 00:00:21.709 --> 00:00:23.439 We have a high level of communication 00:00:23.439 --> 00:00:26.030 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 00:00:26.030 --> 00:00:29.423 and they've given us guidance on exactly what to look for in these vehicles. 00:00:29.423 --> 00:00:31.060 This particular vehicle, 00:00:31.060 --> 00:00:35.374 we found that the VIN does not actually match the vehicle. 00:00:35.932 --> 00:00:38.000 >> As you can see here, there's a VIN plate 00:00:38.000 --> 00:00:41.948 and then there also should be VIN plate up in the drip pan here, 00:00:41.948 --> 00:00:44.292 right under the windshield wipers. 00:00:44.292 --> 00:00:45.651 >> Which way to identify the vehicle. 00:00:45.651 --> 00:00:49.166 That VIN, we've been unable to uncover it. 00:00:49.166 --> 00:00:51.358 >> So we could not trace it back. 00:00:51.358 --> 00:00:55.336 >> The engine in the vehicle is a multi-port fuel injection engine. 00:00:55.336 --> 00:00:59.779 It's declared to be a 1988, and that engine was not in the 1988 vehicle. 00:00:59.779 --> 00:01:02.862 >> This is the VIN that we were able to locate on the car. 00:01:02.862 --> 00:01:06.966 The import specialist decoded this VIN number. 00:01:06.966 --> 00:01:10.512 They discovered numerous discrepancies with the vehicle. 00:01:10.512 --> 00:01:13.258 >> We are unable to determine the true identity of the vehicle. 00:01:13.258 --> 00:01:14.740 It's possible it could have been stolen. 00:01:14.740 --> 00:01:16.593 We just really don't know. 00:01:16.593 --> 00:01:18.937 This vehicle was seized and it's actually going to be destroyed 00:01:18.937 --> 00:01:20.789 because it would be improper for us 00:01:20.789 --> 00:01:24.460 to put this into the commerce or even to export it. 00:01:24.460 --> 00:01:27.175 >> We have worked very closely with our colleagues 00:01:27.175 --> 00:01:29.273 at the Department of Transportation, 00:01:29.273 --> 00:01:33.129 as well as colleagues from overseas in the United Kingdom. 00:01:33.129 --> 00:01:34.888 >> We are working together inorder to tackle 00:01:34.888 --> 00:01:38.313 cross-pond international global vehicle crime. 00:01:38.313 --> 00:01:42.014 >> We have been concerned about unsafe cars like this. 00:01:42.014 --> 00:01:45.345 And so some months ago we started Operation Atlantic. 00:01:45.345 --> 00:01:48.153 >> For nearly a year we've had an operation running with our colleagues 00:01:48.153 --> 00:01:54.492 from America in tracking serious and organized vehicle crime. 00:01:55.421 --> 00:02:00.448 >> We are looking particularly at the Austin Mini and the Land Rover Defender. 00:02:00.448 --> 00:02:03.748 We're seeing problems; they're a very attractive and valuable car. 00:02:03.748 --> 00:02:06.248 >> Well, they've been stolen in the United Kingdom, 00:02:06.248 --> 00:02:08.655 put into containers and brought over to America. 00:02:08.655 --> 00:02:11.555 >> Looking like Franken-cars. 00:02:11.555 --> 00:02:14.901 Made up of pieces and parts from all over the place. 00:02:14.901 --> 00:02:17.430 >> There could be parts in there that are stolen, 00:02:17.430 --> 00:02:21.816 there could be parts in there that are illegal. 00:02:21.816 --> 00:02:24.192 Because international global vehicle crime 00:02:24.192 --> 00:02:27.061 is a problem that plagues both sides of the Atlantic, 00:02:27.061 --> 00:02:29.499 some be funding criminality, or been funding drug abuse. 00:02:29.499 --> 00:02:32.738 They'd be funding all aspects of criminality within our society. 00:02:32.738 --> 00:02:34.713 >> And so we will continue to protect 00:02:34.713 --> 00:02:40.261 the American public from cars just like this. 00:02:41.282 --> 00:02:44.182 What we're looking for is for people to be aware that 00:02:44.182 --> 00:02:49.979 not everything that comes in is compliant with U.S. safety law. 00:02:49.979 --> 00:02:55.593 >> I think if you commit offenses in the United Kingdom, we'll catch you. 00:02:55.593 --> 00:02:57.845 If you order vehicles from the United Kingdom 00:02:57.845 --> 00:03:01.269 and they are forged, we will catch you. 00:03:01.269 --> 00:03:06.558 The long arm of the law in the United Kingdom does come as far as America. 00:03:06.558 --> 00:03:09.766 >> And if you have an issue or you think you might have an unsafe car, 00:03:09.766 --> 00:03:14.793 go to CBP.gov and touch on the "E-allegations" button 00:03:14.793 --> 00:03:17.570 to report possible unsafe car. 00:03:17.570 --> 00:03:19.576 We'll be happy to work with you and give you 00:03:19.576 --> 00:03:25.740 more information and make sure that the car you are driving is safe.