Kampala: Police Recover 150 Suspected Stolen Phones, Arrest Multiple Suspects
Kampala police have recovered 150 suspected stolen mobile phones and arrested several individuals following a targeted operation in the city center. The operation was triggered by a report of a phone theft and led to the discovery of a wider criminal network.
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This reflects local law enforcement's efforts to combat street crime and regulate the second-hand electronics market to improve public safety.
Kampala—Kampala Metropolitan Police have recovered 150 suspected stolen mobile phones and arrested several suspects following a targeted operation at KK Trust Plaza and Owino View Zone, Nakasero IV Parish, Kampala Central Division. The operation was launched after a female victim reported the theft of her mobile phone by known individuals along Queen’s Way in Makindye Division on June 10, 2026. The case, registered at Katwe Police Division, prompted an in-depth investigation that led to the arrest of three male suspects believed to be involved in a string of bag-snatching and simple robbery incidents. During questioning, the suspects admitted to selling stolen phones to dealers at the aforementioned locations. Police then conducted a follow-up operation, resulting in the recovery of 150 suspected stolen phones from various shops and the arrest of additional suspects to assist with ongoing inquiries.
The report is a standard crime blotter summary based on police statements.
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