CWR bust car theft syndicate in Lilongwe

The Anti Motor Vehicle Theft Unit in Lilongwe has arrested seven suspects, recovered six stolen vehicles, one motorcycle, motor engines and spare parts.

The recovered cars include a Toyota Passo, Mazda Demio, Suzuki Every Van, Nissan Clipper, Nissan Sienta and Daihatsu Mira.

In addition, there are dismantled engines of a Daihatsu Move and Daihatsu Mira, a Toyota Pixies Epoch and two Sientas.

There has been a spate of car robberies within the city. The Anti-motor vehicle theft team invaded Area 36 and Area 23, and went as far as Dedza in pursuit of the criminals.

The culprits are appearing in Court answering a case of robbery involving motor vehicles.