21 February,2023 12:37 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
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The police in Maharashtra's Thane city have recovered 18 stolen motorcycles following the arrest of 8 persons, an official said on Tuesday.
Kishore Khairnar, assistant commissioner of police-Bhiwandi, said the accused, all in their 20s, were taken into custody on Tuesday for their alleged role in 18 theft cases.
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Most of the two-wheelers were stolen from Bhiwandi, while the gang targeted a few in the limits of Thane, Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar and Mumbai police, he said.
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The vehicles are collectively valued at Rs 7.8 lakh, said the official, adding that they are trying to find out if the arrested are involved in more such crimes.
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