Recovered mobile phones during the operation on June 13/PHOTO/NPS X
Police in Nairobi have arrested three suspects and recovered dozens of stolen electronic devices in a major crackdown on mobile phone theft syndicates.
The suspects were apprehended on June 13, 2025, during an intelligence-led operation conducted by officers from the Nairobi Area along Tsavo Street in the Central Business District (CBD).
“During the operation, three suspects were arrested,” police said in a statement.
In the raid, police recovered 75 mobile phones, seven computers, one microscope, and 20 Universal Flashing Interface (UFI) gadgets believed to be used in tampering with phone software.
The suspects are currently in custody
as investigations continue, with authorities confirming they will be arraigned
in court.
In a statement, the National Police
Service (NPS) cautioned members of the public against engaging in illegal
mobile phone trade or purchasing devices from unauthorised dealers, warning
that such actions fuel criminal networks.
NPS urged the public to report suspicious
activities and refrain from buying gadgets from unverified sources.
On May 24, 2025, at least six suspects were arrested, and
assorted stolen mobile phones were recovered from them in an operation in Nairobi.
Police said they also recovered
Sh614,000 from the suspects, which they believe are proceeds of the crime.
Police say some of the stolen
gadgets are usually tampered with and resold to unsuspecting buyers. Others are
sold to neighbouring countries for use.
Police have in the past arrested and charged
some suspects with serious offences like robbery with violence and murder in
such operations.
This was after it emerged the
gadgets were violently robbed from the owners, some of which led to deaths or
serious injuries.
NPS continues to monitor and dismantle mobile phone theft syndicates across the country.
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