The Navi Mumbai Crime Branch has busted an alleged industrial theft syndicate operating in Taloja, arresting four persons, including the alleged kingpin. Seven persons were initially detained for questioning, of whom four were arrested after the probe yielded evidence against them.

Copper seized

During the operation, crime branch officers intercepted a pickup vehicle allegedly carrying a large quantity of stolen copper and seized the consignment. A WagonR car allegedly used by the gang to commit thefts and transport stolen property was also impounded.