Policemen accused of involvement with suspected gang of car thieves

The Czech police say they have detained a highly organized gang of car thieves operating across several European states. 26 people from the Czech Republic and the former Soviet Union have been arrested in connection with the case. Two policemen from Olomouc have also been arrested for allegedly assisting the gang. If convicted the ring-leaders could face a sentence of up to nine years. Roughly 20,000 cars are stolen in the Czech Republic every year.