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Police recover 33 stolen two-wheelers from Mysuru man
Devaraja police in Mysuru have apprehended a 41-year-old man accused of operating a two-wheeler theft racket. Officers seized 33 stolen motorcycles and scooters from his possession during the arrest on August 14.
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The Devaraja police department in Mysuru made a significant breakthrough in combating vehicle theft, arresting a 41-year-old man suspected of running an organized two-wheeler smuggling operation. The accused was apprehended on August 14 while attempting to sell a stolen vehicle at a below-market price, which led police to his hideout and the discovery of the larger cache of stolen motorcycles and scooters.
The recovery of 33 stolen two-wheelers represents a major crackdown on organized vehicle theft in the region. Police investigations suggest the accused had been systematically stealing and reselling two-wheelers, using low pricing as a strategy to move the stolen vehicles quickly through the market.
The seized vehicles are currently in police custody as investigations continue. Authorities are working to identify the rightful owners and return the motorcycles and scooters to them. The case highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts to dismantle vehicle theft networks that have plagued several districts across South India.
Police have registered a case against the accused under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code related to theft and receiving stolen property. Further details regarding the scope of the operation and any potential accomplices are expected as the investigation progresses.