AMMAN — In a significant breakthrough, the employees of the
Criminal Investigation Department, under the General Security Directorate,
successfully identified and apprehended the individual responsible for an
armed robbery that occurred several days ago in a currency exchange store located in
the Al-Bayader area, south of the capital.
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According to the spokesperson for the
General Security Directorate, the incident unfolded when an unknown masked assailant entered the
currency exchange store in Al-Bayader and forcefully seized a sum of JD2,000 at
gunpoint before swiftly fleeing the scene, Addustour reported.
The
Criminal Investigation Department promptly received a
report regarding the incident and launched a comprehensive investigation.
The spokesperson highlighted that upon receiving the report,
law enforcement authorities swiftly responded to the location of the crime,
meticulously gathering crucial details and evidence from the scene.
Additionally, a specialized investigation team from the
Criminal Investigation Department was assigned to meticulously follow up on the case, employing
various investigative techniques.
After days of diligent efforts, relentless follow-up, and
comprehensive information gathering, the investigation team successfully
identified the perpetrator responsible for the armed robbery. Subsequently, law
enforcement officers located the suspect, conducted a raid at his place of
residence, and successfully apprehended him.
A confession
During the subsequent interrogation, the suspect confessed
to meticulously planning and executing the crime, employing a plastic pistol as
a weapon. The investigation into the case is still ongoing, as authorities seek
to uncover any potential accomplices or further evidence that may shed light on
the incident.
It is important to note that armed robbery falls within the
jurisdiction of the State Security Court. If convicted, the perpetrator may
face a penalty of up to 15 years of imprisonment, underscoring the seriousness
of the offense.
As the investigation continues, authorities urge anyone with
additional information related to the incident to come forward and assist in
the ongoing efforts to ensure a thorough and comprehensive investigation.
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