Devices have been recovered in Operation Tracking, which has arrested 270 people since May
It began to return 1,400 stolen or stolen cell phones to the owners. The delivery began on Tuesday (22.Jul.2025) and is part of Operation Trace, which fights the illegal trade of cell phones in the state.
Since May, more than 4,700 devices have been recovered, and about 270 people have been arrested for crimes such as theft, theft and reception, according to the (State Secretariat of Civil Police).
The return is performed after the expertise and identification of the owners. According to police, the purpose of the operation is to dismantle the entire illegal mobile market chain, with shares in different municipalities.
Police also launched the application, which allows you to register the IMEI number, international identification number of mobile equipment and consult restrictions before purchase. The system is updated based on occurrence reports.
Sepol said new returns are planned. The amount of devices still under analysis was not disclosed.
