Police have arrested four suspects and recovered 132 assorted mobile phones in an intelligence-led operation targeting a phone theft syndicate in Kayole, Nairobi, as security agencies intensify efforts to dismantle criminal networks involved in street robberies and the illegal trade in stolen devices.
According to a statement shared by the National Police Service (NPS) on Tuesday, August 4, officers from Kayole Police Station carried out the operation in the Nyaura area following intelligence reports linking the suspects to phone-snatching activities.
Among those arrested is a man believed to be a major receiver of mobile phones stolen by street criminals. Three other suspects were also taken into custody for their alleged involvement in a series of phone theft incidents.
During the operation, officers recovered 132 assorted mobile phones, several mobile phone motherboards and two laptops, all believed to be connected to the suspected criminal enterprise.
In its statement, the NPS said the operation demonstrates its determination to combat organised crime and protect members of the public.
“The National Police Service has sustained its action against phone theft syndicates, disrupting criminal networks that fuel street robberies and the illegal trade in stolen mobile devices,” the statement read.
The service added that investigations are still underway to identify and apprehend other individuals linked to the syndicate.
“The operation underscores the National Police Service’s unwavering commitment to dismantling criminal enterprises that thrive on stolen property and to protecting members of the public from opportunistic crime. Investigations remain ongoing as officers pursue all those connected to the syndicate,” NPS said.
The police also appealed to members of the public to continue reporting suspicious activities through the nearest police station or official emergency reporting channels, including the toll-free numbers 999 and 911, the #FichuaKwaDCI hotline on 0800 722 203, or anonymously via WhatsApp on 0709 570 000.
The latest operation forms part of ongoing police efforts to disrupt criminal networks involved in mobile phone theft and recover stolen property across the country.
