Ogan Ilir (OI), South Sumatra police arrested a gang of 23 tribal gold thieves.
Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of Ogan Ilir Police, AKP Mukhlis, confirmed the arrest of the plot consisting of three suspects.
He said the suspects carried out their actions in Tanjung Raja District. In addition, there was also cash of Rp. 20 million.
"In addition to the three suspects, the police are also investigating a woman who is suspected of storing stolen gold jewelry," he said as quoted by ANTARA, Saturday, February 7.
He added that the woman was the parent of one of the suspects. The evidence seized by the police was 10 pieces of jewelry. The weight of the jewelry is equivalent to 3.75 grams.
"We are still investigating the suspects who were arrested," said Mukhlis.
The police are still pursuing two other suspects who are part of the plot.
"We are still pursuing two other suspects who are part of this conspiracy," he said.
Meanwhile, it took six days for the police to arrest the suspects after acting on Sunday (1/2) night.
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