Three people are in custody for their alleged involvement in an illegal car parts racket.

Police say the arrest follows a raid at the garage where the three men work where a white Toyota Wish which was stolen from Prittam Singh Road in Tovata early yesterday morning.

Officers from the Southern Division found the stolen vehicle with the number plates and some parts of the vehicle allegedly missing.

The 34-year-old garage owner, and two employees aged 25 and were arrested at the scene and are in custody at the Nasinu Police Station where they are currently being questioned.

Investigations continue.