Two individuals were arrested in Nairobi as police recovered 41 mobile phones during a crackdown on theft syndicates in the city’s central business district (CBD), according to local authorities. The National Police Service (NPS) confirmed the operation was intelligence-led and targeted a group suspected of stealing mobile devices. Officers from Central Police Station conducted the raid at a shop in Norwich House on Kimathi Street, where they seized the stolen phones. The arrested individuals are currently in custody for further investigation. The operation is part of a broader effort to combat rising mobile phone thefts in the area, which have been reported by both residents and businesses. Local police have urged continued public cooperation to identify and apprehend more suspects involved in the illegal activities. (peopledaily.digital)

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  • People Daily — 2 arrested as police recover 41 mobile phones in Nairobi CBD crackdown