{{Police in Burera district has detained seven men suspected of dealing in {kanyanga} an illegal gin smuggled into the country through porous borders.}}
The suspects have been identified as; Faustin Munyemana and Florien Batugore both aged 26, Emmanuel Mungaruriye 29, Jean Paul Nsengimana and Tuyishime both aged 19, Theogene Niyonsaba 26 and one Banyeretsekare 28.
They were arrested on Thursday evening as they crossed from Uganda with the illegal brew, after the locals tipped-off police of the men’s illegal business.
The suspects were found in possession of about 140 litres of kanyanga, which they had packed in sachets to avoid being detected.
The District Police Commander, Senior Supt. Fred Ntidendereza was full of praise for the residents of Burera and Ruconsho in particular for their brave act to ensure safety in their area.
The Northern Region Police Spokesperson, Chief Supt Francis Gahima said such drugs contain substances that have negative impact on one’s health.
“We have been sensitizing the public on the dangers and fighting them,” CSP Gahima said.
“We urge Rwandans to do away with these illegal and dangerous drugs, which also fuel other crimes like assault, domestic violence, and theft and in some cases murder,” he added.
Under article 594 of the penal code, any person who unlawfully, makes, transforms, imports, or sells narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances within the country, shall be liable to a term of imprisonment of three years to five years and a fine of Rwf500,000 to Rwf5 million.
RNP
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