The operation, which was conducted countrywide was aimed at stopping cross-border crimes, and was launched by the Interpol.
Police and officials from Kenya Revenue Authority and Immigration were involved in the exercise.
Impact of crackdown
The impact of the crackdown unfolded as most of the cars went missing from the roads and major showrooms amid claims there had been information leaked prior to the planned exercise.
Detectives said the vehicles seized were listed as stolen in Japan, South Africa, Britain and other European countries. Those whose cars were impounded called newsrooms to complain about the manner the operation was conducted but police said they were diplomatic.
The operations were carried out on Thika Road, Waiyaki Way, Ngong Road, Mombasa Road in Nairobi and major junctions across the country. Most of the cars were found in Nairobi and detained at various police yards.
Police officers involved in crackdown, which involves officers from Interpol, said the cars needed further scrutiny before they took the next move.
“They are not suspects but we are trying to verify various information on the ownership,” said head of Interpol Mr Vitalis Okumu.
Impounded cars
Detectives indicated that some of the impounded cars belong to prominent personalities but did not reveal much. According to Okumu, the operation was regional aimed at taming major crimes including cross border theft of luxury cars.
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