The police judicial services (BMPJ) of Bouira have successfully dismantled a national vehicle theft network that operated in over 20 provinces. According to a local security source, the network was brought down after a lengthy investigation that spanned several months. The operation resulted in the arrest of 29 individuals, aged between 29 and 59, and the recovery of 42 vehicles of various brands.
The network was active in several provinces, including those in the central region such as Bouira, Tizi-Ouzou, Béjaïa, Boumerdès, and Alger, as well as provinces in the eastern part of the country like Setif and Constantine. The group specialized in stealing vehicles and then selling them through second-hand vehicle markets across the country. They also trafficked vehicle documents and chassis numbers to facilitate the sales.
The network primarily targeted vehicles made by Renault and Hyundai, as well as refrigerated trucks. After stealing the vehicles, the group would falsify their documents and sell them as second-hand vehicles or for spare parts. The 29 arrested individuals, who hail from different provinces, were brought before the Bouira prosecutor's office, which ordered their detention.
The vehicle thefts were particularly prevalent in the Bouira province, with several cases reported. The police operation was a significant blow to the organized crime group, which had been evading law enforcement for some time. The authorities have not officially commented on the matter, but it is clear that a major crime network has been dismantled.
The arrested individuals were presented before the prosecutor's office, which ordered their detention. The police are likely to continue investigating the network to uncover the full extent of their activities. The recovery of 42 vehicles is a significant achievement for the police, who have been working to combat vehicle theft and organized crime.
The dismantling of the network is a major success for the Algerian police, who have been working to improve security and reduce crime in the country. The police judicial services (BMPJ) of Bouira played a key role in the operation, which was likely carried out with the support of other law enforcement agencies.
The authorities have not released an official statement on the matter, but it is clear that the operation was a significant success. The police will likely continue to investigate the network and bring those responsible to justice. The case highlights the ongoing efforts of the Algerian police to combat organized crime and improve security in the country.
Key points
- 29 individuals were arrested and 42 vehicles recovered in the operation.
- The network operated in over 20 provinces across Algeria.
- The group specialized in stealing vehicles and selling them through second-hand markets.
