Two individuals have been detained in Baku for committing a series of thefts from vehicles in the Sabunchu district. The incident occurred on April 28 in the Bakikhanov settlement, where valuable items were stolen from a KIA brand car belonging to a local resident.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) informed Operative Information Center-OMM, the suspects were apprehended by officers of the 13th Police Station of the Sabunchu District Police Department. The individuals were identified as 37-year-old Mahir Mammadov and 28-year-old Elvin Mehtiyev. Mammadov, who had a prior criminal record, was already on the wanted list for other offenses. Surveillance footage captured the suspects in the act, and further investigations revealed they had also stolen a wallet containing 270 AZN, bank cards, and documents from another KIA vehicle. Additionally, police seized methamphetamine, a psychotropic substance, from the suspects for personal use.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan continues to prioritize the prevention of property crimes and drug-related offenses through the integration of advanced surveillance technology. The "Safe City" camera system plays a crucial role in identifying suspects and providing evidence for criminal prosecutions in Baku and other major cities. These operations are part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to ensure public safety and protect the property rights of citizens throughout the Republic of Azerbaijan.
