In a recent operation by the Link Road police in Ghaziabad, a gang involved in stealing iron from trucks and selling it has been dismantled, resulting in the arrest of six suspects, including a scrap dealer. Authorities seized approximately 10.73 tons of stolen iron, along with two trucks, an electronic scale, and cash. The retrieved goods have an estimated value of around 1 million Indian Rupees, highlighting the scale of the operation.

The gang's modus operandi involved truck drivers who would extract parts of the loaded iron and sell them to scrap dealers. This intricate network indicates the involvement of multiple parties, as truck drivers played a crucial role in transporting the stolen items from theft sites to the scrap warehouse. The police's successful operation sheds light on organized crime in the area and the measures being taken to combat it.

According to ACP Shweta Yadav, the police were conducting checks in the area when they received a tip-off about the debris of stolen iron stored in a scrapyard on Jhandapur Road. Acting on this information, the police raided the warehouse, leading to the arrests of key suspects, including Asif Alvi, Ramveer, and others, who were found in possession of the stolen goods. This incident raises awareness about the ongoing issue of truck theft and scrap trade in the region, while displaying the efforts of law enforcement to curb such activities.