Police Bust Fake Vehicle Number Plates Syndicate in Nairobi
Police seized over 100 fake registration plates including 34 complete, 67 incomplete, 34 half-cut plates and three rolls of chassis number stickers...
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Police have busted a fake vehicle number plate syndicate in Nairobi's Kariobangi South, recovering over 100 illegally processed vehicle identification materials. The operation, conducted on December 5, 2025, by officers from Buru Buru and Dandora police stations, led to the seizure of various items used in manufacturing and altering license plates.
- Over 100 assorted vehicle registration number plates were recovered, including 34 complete plates and 67 incomplete plates.
- The National Police Service (NPS) commended the officers and public cooperation for the successful operation.
- Items seized include three rolls of chassis number stickers and materials like reflective sheets, all secured as exhibits for forensic analysis.
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