Police in South B on Saturday conducted a coordinated crackdown on the notorious “Tokyo Mafias” gang, arresting ten suspects in Fuata Nyayo and Shimo La Tewa areas following intelligence-led operations.
Officers recovered an imitation firearm, pangas, swords, house-breaking tools, and two television sets suspected to be stolen.
According to the statement by the National Police Service, the operation was carried out after receiving intelligence information and support from members of the public.
The raid targeted identified criminal hideouts believed to be used by the gang to plan and execute burglaries within the area.
“The operation, which commenced following intelligence and support from members of the public, targeted criminal hideouts within the Fuata Nyayo and Shimo La Tewa areas,” the statement read in part.
During the well-coordinated crackdown, law enforcement officers successfully apprehended all ten suspects linked to the criminal group.
Police reported that the suspects were found in possession of an imitation firearm alongside several lethal weapons, including pangas and swords believed to have been used in criminal activities.
“The suspects were found in possession of an imitation firearm and other lethal weapons, including pangas and swords,” officers confirmed, adding that the recovered items point to an organized group involved in violent crime and burglary.
Officers also recovered two television sets suspected to have been stolen, as well as various house-breaking implements believed to have been used in facilitating break-ins across the sub-region. The seized exhibits are currently being held as evidence as investigations continue.
“All ten suspects have been placed in custody at South B Police Station, awaiting processing and arraignment in court,” the statement further indicated.
The National Police Service commended members of the public for providing crucial intelligence that led to the success of the operation and urged continued cooperation in crime prevention efforts.
“The National Police Service thanks the public for their support and urges them to remain vigilant and continue collaborating with law enforcement to ensure the safety of our neighbourhoods,” the statement added.
