Almaty police arrest two in theft of relay protection terminals
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Police in Almaty arrested two suspects for stealing relay protection terminals from a transformer substation in the Nauryzbai district, causing damage of nearly 10 million tenge. The equipment is critical to the city's energy infrastructure. The suspects have been placed in a temporary detention facility.
The Theft
The crime occurred at night in the Nauryzbai district of Almaty. The perpetrators exploited free access to the transformer substation and stole expensive relay protection terminals. The equipment is essential for the stable operation of the city's energy grid.
Investigation and Arrests
Criminal police officers identified and detained the two suspects during operational search activities. The investigation is being conducted under the article on theft on an especially large scale. Witness testimony, CCTV footage, and other case materials confirm the suspects' involvement.
What's Next
Police are continuing to investigate all circumstances of the crime to recover the stolen equipment. It remains unclear whether the terminals have been sold or hidden.
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Almaty police arrest two in theft of relay protection terminals
