{{Police in Kamonyi district has arrested five people in connection with illegal cutting and trafficking of a local tree plant called kabaruka}}.
The suspects were apprehended on April 5 in Jenda cell, Mugina sector with about one tone of the local plant.
The suspects, all residents of Ntarama sector in Bugesera district are identified as Bosco Bizimana ,60, Alexandre Havugumuremyi, 53 and Joseph Tuyishimire, 43.
Others are identified as Alphonse Hakizimana ,38 and Callixte Habinshuti ,36.
They are held at Mugina Police Post as investigations continue.
The plant is said to be trafficked through the neighbouring countries to Asian countries where it is used as a raw material in the production of perfumes and lotions.
Chief Supt. Hubert Gashagaza, the Southern region Police Spokesperson said the suspects were apprehended following information provided by the public of their illegal act.
He warned of the “severe consequences” to whoever will be caught in these acts of environmental degradation.
Last week, Police also discovered a residential house in Rulindo district filled with stumps of the local plant.
RNP
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