Residents in Surrey, B.C., can now have their vehicle identification number (VIN) etched on a vehicle component to help prevent it from being sawed off and illicitly sold.
On Saturday, RCMP and ICBC held an event at a parking lot at Surrey Central Mall to explain how residents can have their VIN etched on their vehicle’s catalytic converter for free.
“The ‘Etch it, We catch it,’ campaign will allow people to have their vehicle identification numbers etched onto their catalytic converters, at participating businesses throughout the city, when they are receiving other services,” said Cpl. Vanessa Munn.
“The distinctive marking will make it easier for police to be able to detect stolen catalytic
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