Alborz Province police arrest 49 suspects in theft crackdown

Police in Alborz Province have arrested 49 individuals as part of a major operation to dismantle theft networks and combat the sale of stolen goods. The crackdown, led by Alborz Police Commander Delavar Alqasimimehr, resulted in the identification and arrest of 39 thieves and 10 receivers of stolen property, organized into 14 different theft gangs.

During investigations, the suspects confessed to committing 361 various thefts. Authorities recovered over 100 items of stolen property, including vehicles, motorcycles, and jewelry, with an estimated total value of more than 860 billion rials. The operation also identified 139 complainants to facilitate the return of property to its rightful owners.