Dubai Police arrested a gang suspected of stealing a Dh1.3 million ($353,915) Lamborghini and trying to smuggle it out of the country.
The gang plotted to steal several cars, officials said.
A member of the gang posed as a customer and hired the Lamborghini from a car rental company.
The man disappeared after leasing the car. The company filed a police complaint after it failed to locate the vehicle using its GPS.
A team from the Criminal Analysis Centre and the Criminal Investigation Department was formed to investigate the case.
"Our team skillfully utilised artificial intelligence technologies to arrest the suspects as they were trying to steal their first luxury car, which is worth Dh1.3m," said Lt Gen Abdullah Al Marri, Commander-In-Chief of Dubai Police.
"The team was able to determine the car's location despite the gang members using modern techniques to hide it," said Brig Jamal Al Jalaf, director of the Criminal Investigation Department.
Four men, all from Eastern Europe, were arrested.
“Officers closely monitored the movements and activities of the suspects before they located and raided their residence,” he said.
“They stayed at a luxurious residence.”
Fake number plates and equipment used in forging number plates were seized.
One of the accused was tasked with renting the cars, while the others forged number plates and documents to smuggle them outside the UAE.
Dubai Police add new supercar to dazzling fleet – in pictures
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Dubai Police have recently acquired a Toyota Supra to add to their supercar fleet. Courtesy: Dubai Police -
In 2015, Abu Dhabi Police displayed a liveried Lykan HyperSport by Dubai-based car maker W Motors. Security Media -
From left, a Porsche Panamera, BMW i8 hybrid sports car and a Brabus 700, all in the Dubai Police colours, pictured in 2015. Dubai Police -
A few million dirhams of Dubai Police metal outside the Dubai International Motor Show in 2017: from left, a Nissan GT-R, an Audi R8, a Bentley Continental GT and a BMW i8. Satish Kumar for The National -
A Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG on the Dubai Police fleet in 2015. WSF Creative -
Dubai Police's Brabus 700, which is a Mercedes-Benz G 63 modified by German company Brabus. WSF Creative -
The Bugatti Veyron, once the fastest production car in the world, has been one of the most expensive cars in Dubai Police's collection. EPA -
An Aston Martin One-77, one of a limited edition of 77 cars, in Dubai Police livery at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai in 2013. Sarah Dea / The National -
A fleet of Dubai Police supercars led the way during the fourth stage of the Dubai Tour cycling race in 2014. Christopher Pike / The National -
Dubai Police's Brabus 700 was unveiled at the Dubai International Motor Show in 2013. Pawan Singh / The National -
A Lamborghini Aventador in Dubai Police colours. Dubai Police -
A Bentley Continental GT from Dubai Police's fleet at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai in 2013. AFP -
The Lamborghini Aventador is capable of speeds of up to 350 kilometres per hour. Dubai Police -
The BMW i8, which is a hybrid vehicle, adds an environmental edge to Dubai Police's glittering fleet. Dubai Police -
Two new Audi R8s, centre, were added to the Dubai Police roster in 2016. Grayling -
A McLaren MP4-12C was given the green-and-white treatment in 2013. Dubai Police -
Dubai Police's Ghiath, aka the 'Beast Patrol', fights crime by using AI systems with facialrecognition technology. Victor Besa / The National -
Dubai Ambulance's Ford Mustang. Courtesy: Aletihad -
The Rolls-Royce Wraith is the most luxurious of Dubai Police's fleet. Courtesy: Dubai Police -
The Ministry of Interior's Lamborghini Aventador. Lamborghini -
Dubai Police officers set to take to the road in a new fleet of Renault Zoe cars. -
Eight Chevolet Bolt EV cars are now being used by Dubai Police. Courtesy: Chevrolet -
One of Dubai Police's new Peugeot electric cars that will be stationed at Dubai Airports. Dubai Media Office
