Authorities successfully recovered a luxury Mercedes-Benz GLE350d Coupe after it was stolen from a Westlands dealership on Saturday, January 31. The sophisticated operation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) culminated in a high-speed chase near the Kenya-Tanzania border, intercepting the vehicle before it could be smuggled.

• The stolen Mercedes GLE350d Coupe was an unregistered, newly imported vehicle, making its quick resale or illegal export a major concern for the dealership.
• Detectives tracked the vehicle to Imbirikani in Kajiado County, a known cross-border smuggling hotspot, where they engaged suspects in a high-speed pursuit.
• The vehicle was recovered with fake registration plates already fitted, suggesting a well-orchestrated attempt to disguise its illicit status. Car theft remains a persistent crime in Kenya, with Toyota being the most frequently stolen brand, accounting for 54.9 percent of reported thefts.