Dubai: Gang behind Dh3-million heist in Naif area arrested

Dubai Police recently arrested a gang of four Ethiopian nationals involved in a daring heist that targeted a company in the Naif area. The thieves broke into a safe, stole Dh3 million, and took the office’s security camera drive before fleeing the scene.

Authorities reported that the burglary occurred over a weekend in February of this year. Evidence gathered from the crime scene, including security footage, revealed masked men breaking into the office at around 4am.

The crime was discovered when an Asian employee arrived to open the office Monday morning following the weekend of theft and found the premises in disarray. Upon realising the theft, he immediately alerted the authorities.

A specialised team from Dubai Police, including officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), forensic experts, and duty officers from Naif Police Station, immediately launched an intensive investigation.

Using advanced techniques, the police tracked the suspects to a residence in the emirate. Following legal procedures, officers raided the location and arrested all four suspects. During questioning, the gang members confessed to the crime, admitting they had stolen and divided the cash among themselves.

While part of the stolen money was recovered, the suspects revealed they had transferred the remaining funds to their home country through illegal money transfer channels.

In response, Dubai Police have urged businesses to enhance security measures and report any suspicious activities immediately. Authorities also reiterated their commitment to public safety and their determination to swiftly bring criminals to justice.

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