{The Rwanda National Police (RNP) ongoing campaign against drug abuse in the country led to the arrest of six individuals in a police operation conducted in Kigali city on Saturday.}
Police also recovered 10 kilogrammes and 1193 rolls of cannabis from the suspects, who were arrested separately.
The 10kg were recovered from one Pacifique Twizerimana and Modeste Habarurema of Ruhango Cell, Gisozi Sector in Gasabo District, who were also apprehended and currently detained at Gisozi Police Station.
Supt. Modeste Mbabazi, Police spokesperson for the Central region recognised the role played by the public in unearthing and arresting drug dealers.
“You can say that most of those who have been arrested was largely due to credible information provided by members of the public through community policing and we believe this partnership will continue to yield more results to create a drug-free environment,” he added.
He advised those still involved in drug dealings and other illegal activities to desist from these acts adding that Police will continue similar operations to ensure that all those connected to these crimes are arrested to face the law.
Article 594 of the Rwandan penal code, stipulates that, 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 to five years and a fine of Rwf500,000 to Rwf5 million.
Combating drugs abuse is among the RNP priorities.
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