Motorcycle Theft Ring Dismantled in Ciego de Ávila

As crime rates continue to rise across Cuba, the police have successfully dismantled a criminal gang responsible for stealing motorcycles in the Ciego de Ávila province. The gang, known for employing violent tactics, was apprehended, according to sources linked to the Ministry of the Interior.

Five members of the group were caught in the act and arrested by law enforcement, though the exact date of the operation remains undisclosed. This information was shared on the pro-government Facebook page "Avileños de Corazón."

The thieves, identified only by their first names—Julio Inocente, Ángel Luis, Kevin, Yunior, and Maikol Leandro—targeted both gasoline and electric motorcycles, commonly referred to as motorinas, in the cities of Ciego de Ávila and Morón. They employed violent methods to carry out their thefts.

Eyewitnesses reported that the gang was found with balaclavas, knives, bolts, nuts, pellets, and gloves when they were apprehended. The group was known to steal motorcycles in Ciego de Ávila and transport them to Morón, and vice versa. The arrest was met with relief, as the stolen vehicles were returned to their rightful owners, with the community expressing satisfaction that there are "five fewer criminals to cause harm."

The news was well-received by many people, who are calling for the full weight of the law to be imposed on the arrested individuals. Comments on the announcement urged authorities to act swiftly and efficiently in capturing other criminals involved in ongoing violent robberies reported in the province.

The surge in crime, violence, and insecurity in Cuba has reached alarming levels, leaving citizens on edge. Recent years have seen a notable increase in criminal activity, characterized by numerous thefts and assaults, with perpetrators resorting to physical violence and even murder to seize their victim's possessions.