Criminals exploit Bluetooth to steal devices from automobiles, warns Dougladale police

Douglasdale Police Station has ramped up operations with intense, zero-tolerance enforcement measures, specializing in driver security and total highway security, as their festive season operation continues.

This, in keeping with station commander Brigadier Arikum Veeshani.

“During our ongoing festive season operations, our priority remains ensuring that drivers adhere to the law and that the roads are safe for all,” Veeshani mentioned.

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She added in latest operations, 11 people have been arrested for driving beneath the affect.

All suspects have been formally charged and have appeared in court docket.

Other notable successes embody arrests and fees associated to theft, possession of stolen property, dealing in liquor with out a licence, and assault.

Veeshani additionally addressed the neighborhood relating to thefts from automobiles, noting that laptops are among the many mostly focused objects.
She urged residents to make sure laptops are fully switched off, as gadgets with Bluetooth may be detected by criminals.

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“Residents ought to keep away from leaving valuables similar to laptops, cellphones, and different costly objects of their automobiles, as these are simple targets.

Also, at all times test that your automotive is locked earlier than leaving, as jamming gadgets are sometimes used to realize entry.”

The station commander additional reminded the general public that reporting false instances is a felony offence.

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