A 37-year-old Burundian national has been arrested after detectives recovered 74 mobile phones believed to have been stolen from members of the public during an intelligence-led operation in Likoni, Mombasa County.
In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said detectives from Likoni Police Station raided a mobile phone shop in the Ferry area following credible intelligence on a suspected stolen phone syndicate.
During the operation, officers recovered 74 assorted mobile handsets believed to have been snatched from unsuspecting victims in separate incidents.
The suspect, identified as Prence Ndihokubwayo, was arrested at the scene and is being held in police custody pending arraignment.
The DCI said detectives have launched further investigations to establish the rightful owners of the recovered phones and determine whether the suspect is linked to a wider criminal network involved in the theft and trafficking of stolen mobile devices.
The operation comes amid intensified efforts by security agencies to crack down on the rising cases of mobile phone theft and the illegal trade in stolen electronics.
The DCI urged members of the public to continue reporting suspected criminal activities through the nearest police station or its anonymous reporting channels as investigations continue.
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