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Two individuals were arrested this Wednesday in the Cerro municipality of Havana after stealing a motorcycle parked outside a residence.
The incident occurred in the morning, according to the pro-government profile “El Cubano Fiel,” which detailed the operation carried out thanks to the GPS tracking installed in the vehicle through its post on Facebook.
According to the publication, the thieves broke the locks on the motorcycle while the owner was doing household chores inside her home.
Upon realizing the theft, the victim went in search of help and encountered plainclothes officers patrolling on motorcycles.
After explaining what happened, the agents and the affected individual began tracking using the vehicle's GPS localization system.
After patrolling several streets in Cerro, the officers located the motorcycle and the criminals at the intersection of Flores and Santa Rosa streets.
The thieves were apprehended at the scene, and the stolen vehicle was recovered. Shortly after, a police patrol arrived to take the suspects to the police station known as "la cuarta."
One of the signs of the worsening economic crisis in Cuba is the increase in criminal activity, which has been acknowledged by the Cuban regime.
Recently, a man was arrested by the police in the Talla Piedra area of Havana, after stealing a mobile phone from a 15-year-old.
The incident occurred when the victim was walking along the streets of Arroyo, Cristina, and Rastro, and was intercepted by the thief, who quickly fled with the device.
At the beginning of the month, a user requested help in identifying a thief who, taking advantage of a street brawl in Havana, stole a mobile phone from a residence while a security camera recorded the act.
Tania Vargas, the complainant, expressed her outrage in the Facebook group "Confections in Havana" and requested users' help in identifying the thief.
In December, a Cuban was involved in a dramatic robbery at a store in the El Louvre hotel, right in the heart of the city of Matanzas.
The individual, identified as José Rafael Rodríguez Durán, was arrested and the stolen clothing items were recovered, according to the official source "Con todos la Victoria" on Facebook.
Frequently asked questions about crime and security in Cuba
How were the thieves of the stolen motorcycle in Havana caught?
The thieves were captured thanks to the GPS tracking of the stolen vehicle. After breaking the motorcycle's locks, the victim and plainclothes officers initiated a locating operation using the GPS, finding the criminals at the intersection of Flores and Santa Rosa streets in the Cerro municipality.
What is the current security situation in Cuba?
The security situation in Cuba is concerning due to the rising wave of crime. The economic crisis has exacerbated the increase in thefts, assaults, and other offenses, creating an atmosphere of insecurity among the population. The government has acknowledged this rise in crime, but the concrete actions taken to address the problem seem inadequate.
How are social media contributing to the fight against crime in Cuba?
Social media plays a crucial role in the fight against crime in Cuba. Citizens use platforms like Facebook to report thefts and share information about criminals, which has helped in the identification and capture of wrongdoers. Additionally, surveillance cameras installed by residents allow for the documentation of criminal acts and facilitate police action.
What challenges does the Cuban police face in crime control?
The Cuban police face significant challenges such as a lack of resources and personnel, which has led to a perception of inefficiency in crime control. While they sometimes manage to respond quickly, the public often takes matters into their own hands due to a lack of trust in security institutions.
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