Police in Chingola have recovered six motor vehicles and two light trucks suspected to have been used in theft-related criminal activities in the district. Copperbelt Province Police Commanding Officer Mwala Yuyi said four suspects have been apprehended in connection with the crimes, including a suspected buyer of stolen property, as investigations continue. Mr Yuyi said police also recovered assorted stolen items such as water pumps, television sets, solar panels and various motor vehicle spare parts, which were allegedly being sold through an organised market for stolen goods.
He said police are working to dismantle the market where the stolen items are traded, adding that the command remains committed to ensuring there is no space for criminal activities on the Copperbelt. Mr Yuyi further stated that suspects currently in custody are expected to assist police in leading to more arrests as operations continue across the district. Meanwhile, Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company is among the institutions affected by the thefts and has commended the police for recovering some of its stolen water pumps, which had disrupted water supply in Chingola.
The recovered vehicles and other assorted items are currently on display at Chingola Central Police Station. Police have appealed to members of the public who may have lost property to visit the station for identification and possible recovery.
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