Police Break Up Gang Stealing Car Doors

Police have dismantled a criminal gang that specialised in stealing car doors, according to a report by Elkhabar.

Three suspects believed to be linked to the group have been placed in pretrial detention as part of a case involving the theft of doors from an Audi vehicle.

Investigators reportedly identified the group as a structured criminal network rather than isolated opportunistic thieves, with its activities focused specifically on stealing car doors.

The operation that led to the suspects' detention appears to have neutralised the network, preventing further thefts of this kind, authorities said.

While details of the gang's exact methods have not been disclosed, the case highlights a growing trend of criminals targeting specific car parts rather than entire vehicles.

Such thefts can be lucrative, as car doors and other parts are sometimes sold separately on secondary markets, making them harder to trace than a stolen car.

Authorities have not specified how long the network had been operating before it was uncovered, nor have they released information about the scale of its activities.

The three detained suspects are expected to face judicial proceedings, though no timeline has been given for when the case will go to trial.

This case forms part of broader efforts by security services to address organised vehicle-related crime, which has reportedly affected car owners in the region.

No further statement has been issued regarding whether additional suspects are being sought in connection with the network.