Noida Police has achieved a major success under its ‘Operation Clean’ drive by busting an inter-state gang involved in stealing luxury cars. The Sector-39 police station team arrested six members of this gang on Wednesday morning near the Sector-82 cut. According to the police, this gang used to steal high-end vehicles only after receiving specific orders from buyers. They utilized high-tech equipment to bypass security systems and unlock cars within minutes.
How the gang operated across NCR
The investigation revealed that the gang had a very organized way of working. They first took orders for specific car models from their contacts. After receiving a demand, they used a Hyundai Aura taxi to recce different sectors in Noida and NCR to find that specific model. To avoid suspicion, they changed drivers frequently and kept a 24-hour watch on the target vehicle. Once the timing was right, they used advanced tools like key programmers to steal the car and immediately installed fake number plates to transport it to Rajasthan or Mewat.
Details of arrested accused
The police have arrested six people in this operation. The gang leader, Sameer alias Dawood, is a history-sheeter with over 14 criminal cases. Another key member, Azad, has nearly 40 cases registered against him in Delhi including robbery and attempt to murder.
| Name | Age | Role/Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sameer (Dawood) | 33 | Gang Leader |
| Azad | 56 | History-sheeter |
| Salim | 38 | Member |
| Salim | 45 | Member |
| Mohsin | 38 | Member |
| Mohammad Faisal | 23 | Member |
Recovered items and tools
During the arrest, the police recovered four cars and several technical tools used for theft. The recovery includes two Maruti Brezza cars stolen from Noida and Ghaziabad, and one Maruti Swift stolen from Jaipur. The police also seized the Hyundai Aura car used for recce.
- Key Programmer (OBD Star): Used to hack car security systems.
- GPS Jammer: Used to block location tracking after theft.
- Tools: 6 T-lock breakers, wire cutters, and screwdrivers.
- Fake Plates: Multiple fake number plates were found.
DCP Noida Yamuna Prasad and ADCP Shavya Goyal led this operation. The police have advised the public to verify chassis numbers and ownership details from the transport department before buying second-hand luxury cars.
