# Romanian seizure of stolen European vehicles > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/romanian-seizure-of-stolen-european-vehicles > Updated: 2026-09-03T15:09:22.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Romanian authorities have intercepted several high-value vehicles reported stolen in other European nations. At the Stânca border crossing, police seized a Moldovan-registered motorcycle that had been identified as stolen from Italy. The vehicle’s identification series had been modified to evade detection, though authorities recovered the original serial number matching a 2012 alert. The driver claimed to have purchased the motorcycle in Moldova in 2024 without knowledge of its legal status. In separate incidents, Romanian police and Frontex officers recovered German-registered vehicles. In Satu Mare County, a vehicle sought by German law enforcement for use as evidence in criminal proceedings was located in Vama. Additionally, in Bacău County, a search in Corbasca led to the discovery of another German-registered vehicle listed in international databases. Romanian officials have initiated judicial cooperation with German institutions to investigate the circumstances regarding the theft and transport of these vehicles. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: Romanian police seize stolen German vehicles Romanian police have seized two high-value German-registered vehicles in Satu Mare and Bacău counties that were being sought by German authorities for criminal investigations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-police-seize-stolen-german-vehicles ### 2026-08-31: Stânca border police seize stolen Italian motorcycle Romanian border police seized a motorcycle at the Stânca crossing that was reported stolen from Italy in 2012. The driver claimed he purchased the vehicle in Moldova for 9,000 euros. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stnca-border-police-seize-stolen-italian-motorcycle --- Cite as: Romanian seizure of stolen European vehicles. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/romanian-seizure-of-stolen-european-vehicles