Police have arrested a man from Kawangware and recovered dozens of suspected stolen mobile phones following an intelligence-led operation.
In a statement on Friday, January 30, the National Police Service (NPS) said the operation was launched after members of the public shared crucial information with officers.
“Today, officers from Kariobangi North Police Station in Nairobi acted on information from the public and conducted an operation along Kamunde Road in the Kanyama area of Kariobangi North Ward,” the statement read.
NPS explained that during the operation, a suspect was arrested after being found with property believed to have been stolen, including dozens of mobile phones.
“During the operation, officers arrested a suspect found in possession of property believed to be stolen. The team recovered 36 assorted smartphones,” the statement added.
NPS further confirmed that the suspect is currently being held by police, while the recovered phones have been secured to be used as evidence in court.
“The suspect was placed in custody pending processing and arraignment in court, while the recovered phones have been secured as exhibits,” the statement concluded.
