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Other items recovered are 25 gas cylinders, 8 fridges, 5 microwaves, 3 gas cookers, 3 water dispensers, 5 woofers, and 1 Canon camera.

Police in Eldoret have arrested 11 suspects in Eldoret in connection with thievery activities in the area.

The arrest followed an intelligence-led operation conducted in the town. 

According to a statement by the DCI, the operation led to the recovery of 156 mobile phones, 45 TVs, and 41 laptops among other items. 

"Backed up by Eldoret Police Station officers, the detectives raided Petresha Building within Eldoret Township where several electronic repair shops believed to be confiscating stolen items were searched and assorted electronics without prerequisite ownership receipts recovered," DCI said in a statement.

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Police officers led by Uasin Gishu county commander Benjamin Mwanthi. PHOTO | COURTESY

Other items recovered during the raid were 25 gas cylinders, 8 fridges, 5 microwaves, 3 gas cookers, 3 water dispensers, 5 woofers, and 1 Canon camera.

The 11 suspects; Anthony Barasa, Patrick Oduor, Ruth Rono, George Maina, Emmanuel Ejiko, Onesmus Kisuye, Emanuel Loyapan, Kelphas Omar, Joseph Mugo, John Waweru and Joyce Wachira.

The suspects were taken to Eldoret police station for further investigation.

The assorted goods were kept in custody pending identification by bonafide owners.