Police have arrested seven individuals suspected of involvement in a series of phone-snatching incidents in Kasarani and surrounding areas in Nairobi.
The National Police Service (NPS) said officers from Kasarani Sub-County apprehended the suspects during an operation targeting identified crime hotspots.
The operation covered Hunters, Garage, Maji Mazuri, Clay City, Red Soil and Gituamba, areas identified as locations where phone-snatching incidents had been reported.
Police also recovered two motorcycles believed to have been used in committing the offences.
According to the National Police Service, the suspects were escorted to Kasarani Police Station, where they remain in custody pending processing and arraignment in court.
The arrests come amid efforts by security agencies to tackle street crime and enhance public safety in Nairobi.
The police commended members of the public for cooperating with security agencies in supporting crime prevention efforts.
The service urged anyone with information about criminal activities to report to the nearest police station or use the emergency lines 999 and 911.
Members of the public can also report information to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) through the toll-free number 0800 722 203 or WhatsApp number 0709 570 000 under the #FichuaKwaDCI initiative.
