A man has been arrested after being found parked in a stolen Lamborghini on a quiet London street, in what police are calling a major breakthrough in the capital’s fight against organised vehicle crime.
Baran Beritan, 19, was detained late last night on Salone Street, after officers on routine patrol noticed inconsistencies with the vehicle’s number plates. Checks quickly confirmed the £200,000 Lamborghini had been stolen just days earlier from a property in Kensington.
A search of the vehicle uncovered several high-spec signal jamming devices — tools commonly used by criminals to block GPS trackers and disable keyless entry systems. Officers also found a counterfeit Polish driving licence believed to be used for identity fraud.
“This was no opportunistic theft,” said Detective Inspector Rachel Morgan from the Met’s Vehicle Crime Taskforce. “The equipment and false documents point to a methodical and highly organised operation targeting high-end vehicles across the capital.”
Beritan was taken into custody at the scene and questioned by detectives. He has since been released under investigation, but police sources suggest a remand decision is likely as inquiries continue and forensic analysis is carried out on the seized equipment.
Officers are now working to determine whether Beritan is linked to a wider criminal network suspected of being behind a spate of high-value car thefts across Greater London in recent months.
“This arrest is a significant step forward,” said a source within the Met. “We suspect this individual may be connected to other incidents, and this is now a live and expanding investigation.”
Vehicle crime in London has surged in recent years, with keyless car theft becoming a particular concern. Criminals are increasingly using advanced technology to bypass modern security features, often stealing cars in minutes and shipping them abroad or dismantling them for parts.
Beritan is expected to face multiple charges, including theft of a motor vehicle, possession of a false identity document, and possession of equipment intended for use in theft.
While investigations continue, police are urging luxury car owners to remain vigilant and consider additional security measures such as steering wheel locks, tracking devices, and signal-blocking pouches for key fobs.
