Katwe Police last night carried out an intelligence-led operation and busted a criminal gang that has been operating in the areas of Masajja, Makindye-Sabagabo in Wakiso District.
The group break into people’s houses and steal household property. During the operation, suspected stolen items were recovered from the suspects’ residents. These included; phones, TVs and woofers among other items.
Also another group ‘Call Call’ conmen, as they are commonly known were also arrested. The group defraud people using mobile phones by calling them and claiming that they have won prizes or by sending fake mobile money messages.
They use false pretence, tell their unsuspecting victims to send them money.