BUGESERA: The Rwanda National Police has destroyed illicit drugs that were seized during an ongoing operation in the district in collaboration with community policing committees and other security organs.
The police crackdown was held in Ndago, Rusarabuye Sector in Burera district; on Wednesday July 27 where , 578 liters of local brew (kanyanga), 93 dozens of Chief Waragi and 6840 bottles of African Gin which are usually smuggled from neighboring Uganda were all destroyed.
Superintendent Felix Rutayisire, the District Police Commander cautioned residents; “Drinking illicit brew is the main cause of crimes in our area and you should desist from drinking these dangerous substances.”
Zaraduhaye Joseph, the Vice Mayor in charge of Finance and Economic Affairs in Burera District told residents who had gathered at the scene that illicit brew is dangerous to their lives. He said that it leads to crimes such as defilement, family issues as well as other social crimes.
“I urge you to collaborate with police through sharing information so that such criminals may be arrested,” Zaraduhaye added.
Rwanda National Police continues to urge Rwandans to abstain from use of illicit breweries as it affects their health, impacts on their prosperity and causes insecurity
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