Latest news with #stolenGoods
Khaleej Times
4 days ago
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: Before realising theft, shop owner gets Dh123,000 worth of stolen products back
The Al Raffa Police Station in Dubai surprised a shop owner by returning Dh123,000 worth of stolen medical products after apprehending a gang responsible for the theft. The gang had been stealing multiple times from a warehouse, all without the owner's knowledge or any reports of suspicious activities. Brigadier Ghalib Al Ghafli, acting director of Al Raffa Police Station, said the discovery of the crime resulted from the efforts of the 'Intelligence and Security Teams' Unit in collaboration with investigative officers at the station. He said the team was created to identify security gaps, gather intelligence, and address local issues—all aimed at enhancing safety and public trust in the police while reducing crime rates. LtCol Ali Al Awar, head of the General Duty Section at Al Riffa Police Station and head of the 'Intelligence and Security Teams' Unit, explained that while the team was carrying out their duties in collaboration with the station's investigations department to enhance security and safety in the jurisdiction area, they observed a gathering of suspicious individuals and took appropriate legal action against them. 'During the investigation, they discovered the individuals suspiciously had medical products and pills. When questioned about their origin and the large quantity, they confessed to stealing them from a medical supply store's warehouse multiple times without anyone noticing,' he continued. Al Awar confirmed that the "Intelligence and Security Teams" spoke with the store owner, who stated that neither he nor any staff knew the store was experiencing multiple thefts. He mentioned that after conducting an inventory of the stolen medical products, it was found that the total value of the thefts reached Dh123,000. Al Awar also indicated that upon reviewing the surveillance footage from the warehouse, the suspects were seen committing the theft. 'Additionally, investigations revealed their involvement in other theft cases. The resolution of this case underscores the effectiveness of these ongoing efforts,' he added. Al Ghafli said, 'The 'Intelligence and Security Teams" unit has achieved several significant milestones in the Al Raffa Police Station area since its establishment in 2023. These include receiving 1,333 security tips, successfully resolving 738 cases, and earning 27 certificates of appreciation from various internal and external organizations for its efforts in combating crime and addressing negative trends.'
CTV News
5 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Brand-name merchandise with security tags still attached on sale at Edmonton convenience store: police
A brand-name bag with the security tag still attached was seized by police during a search of a central Edmonton convenience store on April 17, 2025. (Supplied) Two men have been charged after police found illegal tobacco, weapons and stolen goods at an Edmonton convenience store. Police said the store near 106 Avenue and 97 Street was 'known' to be selling illegal cigarettes. An Edmonton Police Service (EPS) community safety team searched the store on April 17 and found an estimated $3,125 in contraband cigarettes and 50 illegal knives. illegal cigarettes April, 2025 Police seized 12,485 contraband cigarettes, worth an estimated $3,125, from a central Edmonton convenience store on April 17, 2025. (Supplied) Officers also found about $4,500 worth of stolen brand-name clothing, including: four stolen authentic Edmonton Oilers jerseys; 13 other stolen items (clothing, handbags, hats and running shoes); and six cellphones believed to be stolen EPS said it has identified an increasing trend in convenience stores operating in a similar way, which it said is having a 'significant' impact on the local community and other businesses. Stolen clothing April 17, 2025 Police said $4,500 worth of stolen name-brand clothing, including authentic Edmonton Oilers jerseys, was found being sold by a central Edmonton convenience store. (Supplied) 'The discovery of these brand-new stolen items highlights that in some cases, retail theft has evolved beyond isolated incidents and is now part of an organized system where stolen merchandise is sold at discounts by unscrupulous businesses,' said EPS Sgt. Dana Gehring with Community Safety Teams. The store owner, 26, and an employee, 19, were each charged with:
CTV News
5 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
2 charged after weapons, illegal cigarettes found at Edmonton convenience store
Two men have been charged after police found illegal tobacco, weapons and stolen goods at an Edmonton convenience store. Police said the store near 106 Avenue and 97 Street was 'known' to be selling illegal cigarettes. An Edmonton Police Service (EPS) community safety team searched the store on April 17 and found an estimated $3,125 in contraband cigarettes and 50 illegal knives. illegal cigarettes April, 2025 Police seized 12,485 contraband cigarettes, worth an estimated $3,125, from a central Edmonton convenience store on April 17, 2025. (Supplied) Officers also found about $4,500 worth of stolen brand-name clothing, including: four stolen authentic Edmonton Oilers jerseys; 13 other stolen items (clothing, handbags, hats and running shoes); and six cellphones believed to be stolen EPS said it has identified an increasing trend in convenience stores operating in a similar way, which it said is having a 'significant' impact on the local community and other businesses. Stolen clothing April 17, 2025 Police said $4,500 worth of stolen name-brand clothing, including authentic Edmonton Oilers jerseys, was found being sold by a central Edmonton convenience store. (Supplied) 'The discovery of these brand-new stolen items highlights that in some cases, retail theft has evolved beyond isolated incidents and is now part of an organized system where stolen merchandise is sold at discounts by unscrupulous businesses,' said EPS Sgt. Dana Gehring with Community Safety Teams. The store owner, 26, and an employee, 19, were each charged with:
BBC News
08-05-2025
- BBC News
Seized items from Peterborough car boot sale given to charity
Items seized from car boot sale given to charity The 675 items seized were donated to Care Zone in Peterborough Hundreds of suspected stolen items totalling £10,000 that were seized from a car boot sale have been donated to charity. The items were removed from Wellington car boot sale in Peterborough following an operation by the city council and police. They were donated to Care Zone - a city charity that helps vulnerable families access household goods and furniture. Insp Sam Tucker, at Cambridgeshire Police, said many thousands of pounds worth of suspected stolen goods had been seized across the city centre in recent times, as police look to clamp down on shoplifting.
