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Delhi Police Recover 161 Stolen Two-Wheelers, Arrest 109
Delhi Police carried out a four-day safety operation in Rohini.
They checked more than 5,000 vehicles.
Police found 161 stolen motorcycles and scooters.
They arrested or apprehended 109 people.
Some suspects were wanted criminals, alleged cyber fraudsters, drug suppliers, bootleggers or gamblers.
Police also found illegal guns, bullets and knives.
A fake call centre was linked to 26 complaints about money being stolen online.
In a separate drug case, police recovered a total of 1.764 kilograms of heroin.
The operation used 16 teams with 277 police personnel.
Delhi Police recovered 161 stolen two-wheelers, including 116 motorcycles and 45 scooters, during a four-day drive in Rohini.
The operation from August 18 to 21 involved checking and verifying more than 5,000 vehicles.
Police arrested or apprehended 109 people, including 24 history-sheeters and seven proclaimed offenders.
Authorities also seized seven illegal firearms, 15 live cartridges, nine knives, illicit liquor and gambling-related evidence.
A fake call centre investigation linked 26 cyber-fraud complaints involving about Rs 78 lakh, while heroin seizures totaled 1.764 kg in an NDPS case.
- Who
- Delhi Police arrested or apprehended 109 people during the operation.
- What
- Police recovered 161 stolen two-wheelers and seized illegal firearms, ammunition, knives, drugs and other contraband.
- Where
- The operation took place across Delhi’s Rohini district; a fake call centre was busted in Begumpur.
- When
- The drive was conducted from August 18 to 21.
- Why
- The operation was conducted as a crime-prevention drive.
Key facts
- Two-wheelers recovered
- 161: 116 motorcycles and 45 scooters
- People arrested or apprehended
- 109, including 24 history-sheeters
- Vehicles checked
- More than 5,000
- Police deployment
- 16 teams comprising 277 personnel
- Weapons seized
- Seven illegal firearms, 15 live cartridges and nine knives
- Cyber-fraud complaints
- 26 complaints involving alleged fraud of around Rs 78 lakh
- Heroin recovered
- 1.764 kg in total, along with Rs 1.55 lakh in cash and a car
Sources
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