Kampala police recovered over 150 suspected stolen mobile phones during a targeted operation in the city’s downtown area on Friday. The crackdown focused on locations known for illegal handset trading, including KK Trust Plaza and Owino Market. Authorities arrested multiple suspects linked to phone theft and the illicit trade of mobile devices. One suspect, identified as James Lule, was described by police as a known offender. The operation aimed to dismantle networks involved in the theft and resale of stolen phones. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities anticipate further arrests and recoveries. The recovered phones are being processed as evidence.