Kohima: Mon police dismantled a trans-border vehicle theft ring. The Anti-Vehicle Theft Squad seized thirty two-wheelers during a three-week operation in Mon town. The sweep started with simple document checks. It turned into a major investigation.
Police tracked stolen bikes back to Jorhat, Tinsukia, Charaideo, and Sivasagar in Assam. They also found bikes from Longding, Arunachal Pradesh. Some thefts went unsolved for five years. Investigators found that Nagaland-based middlemen moved the bikes into local villages. They sold the stolen property to unsuspecting buyers at low prices. Sellers often handed over fake documents to seal the deals.
The department labeled the bust as one of Mon Police’s notable proactive operations. The effort uncovered an expansive inter-state network involved in the theft, transportation, and disposal of stolen vehicles. Officers have returned the bikes to their rightful owners.
The crackdown remains active. Police currently hold twenty more vehicles, including several 4-wheelers, while they verify titles. They are tracking the Assam-based thieves and local middlemen. A police official warned that more arrests are coming. "We are on the lookout for more. The operation will continue," the official said.
Authorities issued a strict public warning. Buyers must check registration, chassis numbers, and engine details before paying for used vehicles. Never ignore red flags for a cheap price.
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