Kabul Security Forces Arrest 23 Suspects in Motorcycle and Bicycle Theft Ring

Security personnel operating in Kabul’s fifth security zone have arrested twenty-three individuals accused of stealing motorcycles and bicycles across the capital. The operation resulted in the recovery of eighteen stolen motorcycles, according to an official statement from the zone’s command.

Hafiz Munib, commander of the fifth zone control unit, announced the arrests in a press release issued by the Kabul Provincial Police Command. He stated that the suspects were apprehended during a coordinated operation. During preliminary interrogations, the detained individuals confessed to their involvement in the thefts.

Following the completion of investigative case files, the suspects will be transferred to judicial authorities for formal proceedings. The police command emphasized that the detainees will face legal action once all necessary documentation and case files are finalized. The recovered motorcycles were secured at a designated police facility pending the verification process.

Authorities have instructed residents who believe their vehicles were stolen to contact the police hotline at 100 or visit the fifth security zone headquarters in person. To reclaim recovered property, owners must present valid legal documentation proving ownership. Officials stated that the recovered vehicles will be returned to their rightful owners upon verification of the submitted paperwork.