Seven people have been arrested in connection with the theft of silver worth lakhs of rupees from Adani Port in Chennai. The theft was discovered on June 16, and the Individuals were arrested on June 21.
According to the police, the thieves entered the port’s warehouse on the night of June 16 and stole a large quantity of silver, valued around Rs 1.5 crore. The theft was reported to the police on June 17, and an investigation was launched.
The police investigation revealed that the thieves had entered the warehouse through a loophole in the compound wall. They had planned the theft carefully, taking measures to avoid detection by security cameras and guards.
The seven individuals arrested are all from Kerala, and are aged between 20 and 30. The police are still searching for a few more accomplices who are believed to have been involved in the theft.
The silver was stolen from a storage area of the port, where it was being kept for export. The police said that the thieves must have had inside help, as they knew exactly where to take the silver to make it easier for them to escape.
The arrested individuals are being questioned by the police, and an investigation is ongoing to determine how they planned and executed the theft. The police are also testing the silver to determine its purity and value.
The Adani Port is one of the largest ports in the country, and it handles a significant volume of cargo, including silver. The theft is seen as a significant breach of security, and the police are investigating how it was possible for the thieves to enter the warehouse undetected.
The incident has raised concerns about the security measures in place at the port, and the police are carrying out a thorough investigation to identify the lapses and strengthen the security.
The arrested individuals are likely to be charged with theft and other related offenses, and could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
The silver theft is not the first of its kind in the city. In 2020, a group of thieves stole silver worth Rs 20 crore from a warehouse in the city’s Royapettah area. The thieves used similar methods to steal the silver, and the police are investigating whether there is a connection between the two incidents.
The Adani Port has promised to cooperate fully with the police investigation and to take additional measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.