{Seized illicit gin that include 15 liters of Kanyanga, 1740 sachets of chief waragi and 312 dozens of Zebra waragi have been destroyed in Rulindo District in a public exercise that also aimed at raising awareness against the vice.}
The exercise was also witnessed by the District Police Commander, Supt. Aphrodis Gashumba, the prosecutor of Gicumbi, Chantal Uwamariya, local leaders and hundreds of residents.
Supt. Gashumba called for a strong partnership with security organs to combat drug related crimes and maintain peace in the area especially during this festive period
“If we put our efforts together, recommit ourselves to share information on drug dealers, traffickers and abusers in communities where we live, we will surely combat the vice” Supt. Gashumba noted.
“Every time you suspect someone of being involved in any form of malpractices, you should hurriedly inform the authorities that way, you will be contributing to building a safer society,” added Gashumba
Sharing timely information on any incident, drug dealers or anything suspicious, he noted, leads to quick response.
SP Gashumba told residents of the dangers and effects of drug abuse to the consumer’s life and the community around them saying “such drugs fuel crimes that include assault, theft and gender-based crimes.”
“They also have a financial impact to whoever abuses them because these illegal substances are bought and when confiscated, they cause a huge loss to the owner thus hinder individual or family development.”
In a related development, Police in Kirehe District also intercepted Patrick Hakizimana, 25, transporting 15kgs of cannabis on motorcycle number TVS RD 066R.
Hakizimana was intercepted in Musaza Sector, Nganda Cell, and currently detained at Kigarama Police station pending further investigations.
Making, selling and use of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances attracts a prison sentence of up to five years and a fine of up to Rwf5 million under article 594 of the penal code.
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