Police smash suspected ‘White Cap’ burglary ring, recover firearm, stolen goods in Cross River

Cross River State Police Command has recorded large breakthroughs successful its combat against transgression with the apprehension of suspected members of a burglary syndicate successful Calabar and the betterment of a locally fabricated firearm from a fishy successful Ikom Local Government Area.

Police said 4 suspected members of a burglary and stealing pack believed to beryllium liable for a bid of break-ins crossed the Calabar metropolis were arrested pursuing an intelligence-led cognition by operatives of the Uwanse Division.

The suspects were identified arsenic Effiong Ene, 27; Hope Linus, 18; Patrick Etim, 26; and Maurice Asuquo, 27. According to the Command, the cognition was launched connected June 4 aft credible quality and sustained surveillance led officers to the apprehension of Effiong Ene, described arsenic a notorious burglary suspect.

Investigators said the fishy subsequently led operatives to the hideouts of different pack members, resulting successful the betterment of a ample cache of suspected stolen property. 

The exhibits see plasma televisions, laptops, decoders, household appliances, refrigerators, state cylinders, star equipment, POS machines, covering items and respective tools allegedly utilized successful burglary operations.

Police sources said the suspects are believed to beryllium linked to a pack popularly ...