Police described it as one of the largest seizure in recent times. With the arrest of three men, police recovered jewelry, cash and other items worth millions of Ngultrum. The three, all from Wangdue Phodrang were arrested on charges of a series of burglary in the capital Thimphu. One is a former monk and the other two are school drop-outs.
The former monk burgled 12 houses in Thimphu. Police recovered several items made gold, silver including coral and cash, all stolen from houses in Olakha. Police also seized a cup made of tusk and i20 car.
“The man led an extravagant life. He bought nine cars in just one year and pretended that he was in vehicle business”, said Thimphu police. He was arrested from his home on Olakha. Eight others were also arrested in connection with buying of stolen items at a very cheap rate.
In another case, two dropouts were arrested for burglary of three homes in Thimphu. Police recovered jewelry, coral among others. All the three are former convicts. Police are still recovering stolen goods.
