Police officers have arrested a suspect and recovered 21 mobile phones, two laptops and other electronics during an intelligence-led operation in Nyamakima, Nairobi.
The operation was conducted on Friday, November 13, 2026, by officers from Kamukunji Police Station following information provided by members of the public about suspected stolen electronic goods being kept at premises along Duruma Road.
Acting on the tip-off, the officers raided the premises, where they arrested one suspect and recovered several electronic devices believed to have been stolen.
Among the items recovered were 21 assorted mobile phones, two laptops and other electronics whose ownership is yet to be established.
The suspect was taken to Kamukunji Police Station, where he remained in custody pending arraignment in court.
Police also secured the recovered electronics at the station as exhibits to support investigations and any subsequent court proceedings.
The National Police Service said the operation was part of ongoing efforts to identify and dismantle criminal networks involved in illegal activities across the country.
The service further assured members of the public that police operations targeting criminal activities would be intensified, while encouraging citizens to continue sharing information that could help officers prevent crime and apprehend suspects.
The latest arrest highlights the role of intelligence gathered from members of the public in helping law enforcement officers trace suspected stolen property and conduct targeted operations.
Police did not provide further details about the suspect or the circumstances surrounding the suspected theft of the recovered electronics.
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