Riga police detain suspect in 15 fuel thefts

Police in Riga have detained a man suspected of 15 fuel thefts and driving while disqualified, LSM reported.

The 1984-born Estonian citizen was detained on October 25 in Purvciems, Riga. Police found a set of number plates in his car that they say had been used during the thefts. The man had previously come to police attention.

He has been placed under a non-custodial security measure. The possible penalties for the suspected fuel thefts and driving while disqualified include up to one year in prison, short-term imprisonment, probation supervision, community service or a fine.

Police stressed that a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty in accordance with the law.