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Major crackdown in Nyeri nets 652 stolen phones

Mobile phones

A heap of used mobile phones.

Photo credit: Shutterstock

What you need to know:

  • On Friday, police in Nyeri town arrested a 32-year-old man with 292 stolen phones and several laptops.
  • According to the police, the suspect operates from a rented premises where he allegedly sold stolen electronics.

Police in Nyeri have recovered 652 stolen mobile phones in the past week, uncovering what authorities believe is a nationwide syndicate operating from the town.

Nyeri Central Police boss Commander Andrew Muturi said detectives arrested a 32-year-old man last Friday with 292 stolen phones and several laptops.