Police in Dagoretti Market have successfully arrested two individuals involved in mobile phone theft following an intelligence-led operation. The operation, conducted by officers from Thogoto Police Post, was prompted by reports of mobile phone snatching in the area.
The first suspect was apprehended at the market, and after being interrogated, he led officers to a shop in the DC area. There, several stolen mobile phones were recovered, and the shop owner was also taken into custody for their involvement. The two individuals are now in police custody as investigations continue.
The National Police Service (NPS) has praised the role of the public in aiding the operation. The public’s cooperation in providing crucial information was highlighted as instrumental in the success of the operation. The police have urged residents to continue collaborating with security agencies to tackle crime in the area.
In addition to the arrests, the stolen phones have been secured at a police station and will be used as evidence in the ongoing investigation. The operation is part of a broader effort by law enforcement to address the rising issue of mobile phone theft in the region.
The recovery of stolen mobile phones in this case is consistent with efforts by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to track and recover such items using sophisticated technology. One of the primary methods employed by the DCI is tracking the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers, which are unique identifiers for each mobile phone. By cross-referencing these numbers, the DCI can trace stolen phones and determine if they have been used in criminal activities.
The DCI has emphasized that while IMEI tracking is an effective tool in recovering stolen phones, privacy concerns are taken into consideration, with legal protocols being strictly followed to avoid any invasion of privacy.
This operation highlights the continued collaboration between the public and the police to address criminal activities, particularly in urban areas where crimes such as mobile phone snatching have been on the rise. With more intelligence-led operations expected, the police aim to reduce the occurrence of such crimes and bring offenders to justice.
