# Global law enforcement and criminal arrest operations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-law-enforcement-and-criminal-arrest-operations > Updated: 2026-09-17T20:04:18.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2. Law enforcement agencies across various regions have conducted multiple operations targeting theft, organized crime, and violent offenses. In East and West Africa, police in Uganda, Kenya, and Nigeria carried out enforcement actions. These included impounding vehicles for traffic violations in Kampala, arresting 82 suspects for theft and robbery, and detaining individuals in Masindi for the possession of stolen smartphones. In Kenya, arrests were made regarding the theft of electricity meters, while in Nigeria, 60 suspects were detained following an assault on a police officer during a motorcycle impoundment. Subsequent operations expanded to include diverse criminal activities across several countries. In Benin, undercover stings led to the arrest of motorcycle theft suspects. In Senegal, police arrested two individuals for burglary and sexual assault. In Morocco, authorities dismantled a network involved in motorcycle theft and drug trafficking. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a joint military and police operation resulted in the arrest of 28 people and the seizure of weapons. Additionally, authorities in Algeria and Canada addressed cybercrime and the distribution of exploitative material, respectively. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-17: Global law enforcement operations lead to multiple arrests Police in Benin, Senegal, Morocco, DR Congo, Canada, and Algeria have conducted various operations, resulting in arrests for theft, sexual assault, drug trafficking, cybercrime, and child exploitation. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-arrest-suspects-in-separate-cybercrime-and-exploitation-cases ### 2026-09-16: Police in Uganda, Kenya, and Nigeria conduct multiple enforcement operations Police in Uganda, Kenya, and Nigeria have conducted various operations, resulting in dozens of arrests for traffic violations, smartphone theft, electricity meter theft, and the assault of an officer. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/abuja-police-detain-40-suspects-after-maitama-robbery-raids --- Cite as: Global law enforcement and criminal arrest operations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/global-law-enforcement-and-criminal-arrest-operations