Police Bust CBD-Based Phone Theft Syndicate, Recover 75 Phones

Aside from the phones, police recovered other equipment used in the fraudulent activity...

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The National Police Service conducted an intelligence-led operation in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD), leading to the arrest of three suspects linked to a phone theft syndicate.

75 mobile phones, among other items, were recovered during the operation on June 13, 2025.
Officers from the Nairobi Area were involved in the arrests.
The police have cautioned the public against purchasing phones from unauthorized dealers, highlighting that possession of stolen devices can lead to legal consequences.

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