SECURITY — March 29, 2026
Three Detained over Car Theft in Nangarhar
Police in Nangarhar province arrested three individuals for car theft in Jalalabad's 1st police district. The suspects confessed to stealing, repainting, dismantling and selling vehicles or parts, with police recovering a stolen car, parts and license plates.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Pajhwok — 2 min read
JALALABAD, Afghanistan -- Police in Nangarhar province arrested three individuals for car theft in the 1st police district of Jalalabad city.
The suspects confessed to stealing vehicles from various areas of Jalalabad, according to a statement from police headquarters. They transported the stolen cars to other locations to repaint them, dismantle them into parts, or sell them directly at reduced prices. The group also sold individual vehicle parts at lower rates.
During the arrests, police recovered vehicle parts, license plates and one stolen car from the suspects.
Police headquarters provided details on the confessions and recovered items, confirming the operation targeted a network involved in vehicle theft and resale.
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Single source (Pajhwok) cites direct police headquarters statement with concrete details: specific location (Nangarhar, Jalalabad 1st district), number of suspects (3), recovered items, and confessions.
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