# Motorcycle theft ring investigation in Kampala

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/motorcycle-theft-ring-investigation-in-kampala
> Updated: 2026-09-01T23:47:34.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Police in Kampala arrested five suspects and impounded 12 motorcycles following an intelligence-led operation targeting a theft and resale network. The investigation, which began after a report at Nabweru Police Station, led detectives to the Busabala and Ndeeba areas.

Authorities stated the gang targeted relatively new motorcycles, often removing tracking devices or dismantling vehicles for spare parts before reselling them for approximately Shs1.7 million each. The suspects are being investigated for potential links to various thefts across Kampala, including Old Kampala, Nateete, Jinja Road, and Nabweru.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-01: Cross River Police arrest five in vehicle theft syndicate crackdown

Cross River State Police arrested five suspects and recovered five motorcycles and tricycles following an intelligence-led operation against a theft syndicate operating between Akwa Ibom and Cross River.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cross-river-police-arrest-five-in-vehicle-theft-syndicate-crackdown

### 2026-08-27: Kampala police arrest five suspects in motorcycle theft ring

Kampala police arrested five suspects and recovered 12 motorcycles in Ndeeba following an operation targeting a gang that stole, modified, and resold new motorcycles.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kampala-police-arrest-five-suspects-in-motorcycle-theft-ring

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