Organized crime group member detained for car theft in Batken

14:03, 29 декабря 2022, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Gulmira Makanbai kyzy

A member of an organized crime group was detained for car theft in Batken. Press service of the Department of Internal Affairs of the region reported.

According to the department, a resident of Kyzyl-Kiya city turned to the police on December 27 and told that a Volkswagen Polo car had been stolen from him near a cafe at about 11 p.m.

The fact was registered under article 211 «Theft of a motor vehicle». Pre-trial proceedings have begun.

During investigative measures, a 29-year-old previously convicted man was detained, who is registered with the Ministry of Internal Affairs as a member of an organized crime group.

The suspect was placed in a detention center. The investigation continues.