UAE: Police Arrest Four-Member Gang Who Stole 1,800 Laptops Worth Over Dh1 Million

A four-member gang has been apprehended in Sharjah for stealing 1,840 laptops worth over Dh1 million, police reported. They were apprehended less than 48 hours after the theft.

An Asian man, employed by a transport services company, reported that he was en route to deliver the laptops when the gang intercepted him in an industrial area, posing as police officers. He later realised he had been deceived.

Less than two days after the fraud was reported to the Central Operations Room, Sharjah Police successfully tracked down the suspects and detained them.

"After verifying the information, a team of officers immediately commenced the investigation," said Col Abdul Rahman Nasser Al Shamsi, deputy director of the Criminal Investigations Department of Sharjah Police.

"Based on the data they had gathered, they tracked down the suspects and monitored them closely before arresting them and bringing them to justice," he added.

Sharjah Police have urged the community to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or behaviour in their neighbourhoods. Residents can contact the authorities by dialling 999 for emergencies and 901 for non-urgent cases. Online channels are also available for reporting.

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