Police recover 17 stolen phones in Kiamaiko, arrest 2 persons of interest
Police in Nairobi have recovered 17 assorted mobile phones and arrested two persons of interest during a targeted crackdown on suspected receivers of stolen property in Kiamaiko. Officers from Huruma Police Station in Starehe Sub-County carried out the operation on Monday, October 5, 2026, targeting individuals suspected of receiving and trading in stolen electronic devices. […]
In Nairobi, police have recovered 17 mobile phones and arrested two suspects following a targeted operation against individuals suspected of dealing in stolen electronic devices. The crackdown took place on Monday, October 5, 2026, by officers from Huruma Police Station in Starehe Sub-County. The National Police Service (NPS) confirmed the operation on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, noting that the two suspects were taken into custody pending court processing.
The two individuals remain in police custody as investigators work to uncover the origin of the recovered phones and determine their connection to reported phone theft cases in Nairobi. The NPS did not disclose the suspects' identities or provide details on the evidence linking them to the recovered devices. The operation is part of a broader effort to combat phone snatching and the illegal trade of stolen electronics across Nairobi, with previous operations recovering hundreds of stolen phones from repair shops and electronics dealers.
Police have warned the public against purchasing second-hand mobile phones and electronics from unregulated dealers, as buying stolen property can perpetuate the market for stolen devices.
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