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Gang Steals Plates Demands Ransom | Uganda News
Police across Uganda are cracking down on an organized gang stealing vehicle number plates and extorting victims for their return—leading to arrests in Soroti, Mbarara, Kole, and Lira. One suspect in Mbarara allegedly used a phone number linked to the thieves. Authorities warn motorists to formally report stolen plates, not just pay ransoms, to help solve cases. The Mayor of Soroti City West shared his ordeal: he paid 80,000 shillings after being demanded 120,000 shillings for his plate’s return. Security agencies are coordinating to dismantle the network, with strict warnings that offenders…
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