For some time now, the capital has seen an alarming increase in motorcycle thefts. This scourge, which worried many citizens, was ultimately linked to an organized network operating in the commune of Ambohimangakely. Last week, the police managed to put an end to their actions, arresting six individuals suspected of being members of this criminal organization.
The dismantling operation took place following a series of investigations carried out by the local gendarmerie, triggered by a complaint filed by a victim of motorcycle theft. During searches of the suspects’ homes, authorities discovered an assortment of suspicious tools, including falsified documents intended to create false papers for the stolen motorcycles, as well as stamps in the name of a fictitious company.
In addition, four motorcycles probably resulting from their misdeeds were seized during the operation. The gendarmerie is now calling on potential owners of these vehicles to come forward to recover them. According to information provided by the authorities, this network operated in a coordinated manner, with internal complicity providing false invoices to facilitate the resale of stolen motorcycles.
Despite this success of the police, motorcycle thefts persist in the region. Recently, a motorcycle carcass was found in Ambohimangakely, near the CMT ground, raising suspicions that it was stolen. At the same time, a new announcement of a motorcycle theft was reported by another victim, thus launching a new investigation to identify the culprits.
The arrest of these individuals demonstrates the effectiveness of the authorities in the fight against organized crime, but also highlights the need for continued vigilance to prevent new criminal acts. Collaboration between law enforcement and the community is essential to ensure the security of property and people in the commune of Ambohimangakely.
Yv Sam
