Nidzica police arrest men for repeated fuel theft

Police in the Nidzica and Olsztynek regions have dismantled a criminal operation involving repeated fuel thefts from gas stations. The suspects, aged 37 and 39, utilized stolen and modified license plates to evade identification while stealing diesel.

Investigators determined that one of the suspects had been engaging in similar activities since 2023, involving the theft of both fuel and license plates. During the arrests, officers seized equipment used in the crimes, including fuel canisters and hoses. Additionally, narcotics were discovered in one of the suspects' residences.