Ten people have been arrested following a security crackdown that led to the recovery of 150 cell phones and five laptops in the capital Nairobi on Saturday morning.
Nairobi central OCPD Mark Wanjala say the culprits are members of an organized criminal gang that has been terrorizing the city residents even as he called on members of the public to report to Kamukunji Police Station and identify their gadgets .
Among those arrested are aliens of different nationalities whom police believe collude with locals to resale stolen items from Nairobi residents.
The suspect are being processed before being arraigned in court on Monday.
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Police are now calling on members of the public to be cautious not to fall prey to marauding criminals.