Gang of thieves caught, consuming more than 2 tons of dogs in Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - The Criminal Police Department of Nghe An Province Police has just presided over and coordinated with related units to successfully crack down on a case, eliminating a gang that stole more than 2 tons of dogs, carried out by subjects with many criminal records, and initially arrested 3 subjects.
Recently, through understanding the local situation, the Criminal Police Department of Nghe An Police discovered a group of subjects specializing in property theft (dog theft), carried out by subjects residing in Hung Nguyen district in collusion with subjects residing in Nghi Loc district.
The above group of subjects committed dog theft in many districts such as: Hung Nguyen, Nam Dan, Thanh Chuong, Nghi Loc and Vinh city. During the process of committing the act, the subjects linked together into groups, had specific assignments, prepared tools and means, committed the crime and were ready to use homemade guns and crossbows to fight back against the authorities and people when discovered in order to escape.
The actions of these subjects have caused public outrage and affected the security and order situation in the area. Faced with this situation, the Criminal Police Department of Nghe An Province Police reported to the provincial police leadership and coordinated with relevant units to establish a special project to fight.
During the verification process, the police identified Nguyen Van Dieu (born in 1978), residing in Hung Tay commune, Hung Nguyen district, as the mastermind and operator of the dog-stealing gang. Notably, to run the gang, Dieu recruited "influential juniors" with many criminal records. In addition to providing food and accommodation, Dieu also provided tools (electric shock, snake bags, tape, etc.), and motorbikes with fake license plates for the gang to "practice their trade". Dogs stolen from people's homes would be purchased by Dieu and then sold.
After applying synchronous professional measures, on April 11, under the direction of the provincial police, the Criminal Police Department of Nghe An Police presided over and coordinated with Nghi Loc District Police and the professional department of the provincial police to successfully crack the case, arresting 3 subjects for property theft (dog theft).
In addition to Nguyen Van Dieu, two other subjects were arrested, both residing in Nghi Trung commune, Nghi Loc district, including: Nguyen Van Duyet (born in 2000) and Nguyen Van Cuong (born in 1998). Duyet has 3 previous convictions and 1 previous conviction for the crimes of "Theft of property" and "Robbery". Like Duyet, Cuong also has 1 previous conviction for "Theft of property".
The evidence collected and temporarily detained in the case includes: 9 dogs with a total weight of 156 kg, 1 motorbike, 1 homemade electric gun, 1 slingshot, 5 bags of snake carcasses and many related evidences. At the Investigation Agency, the subjects initially confessed that from December 2023 to present, they have committed more than 50 cases of dog theft and consumption in the districts of Hung Nguyen, Nam Dan, Vinh city, Nghi Loc, with a total weight of stolen dogs of more than 2 tons. Of which, on April 10, 2024 alone, the subjects stole a total of 9 dogs with a total weight of 156 kg in the communes of Hung Nguyen district.
Currently, the Criminal Police Department of Nghe An Province is detaining 3 suspects to continue investigating and expanding the case.
To ensure the legitimate rights and interests of the people, the Criminal Police Department of Nghe An Public Security informs anyone who is a victim of the above group to quickly contact the Criminal Police Department of Nghe An Public Security to coordinate the resolution.
