{Illicit drugs worth Rwf 42 million including hemp and crude gin (Kanyanga) among others, were impounded within one month leading to 42 arrests, says the police.}
Intercepted illicit drugs include 705 kg of hemp, 64 jerry cans of Kanyanga and 100 boxes of Chief Waragi all valued at Rwf 42,250,000. Two cars loaded with drugs were also impounded.
Police yesterday displayed the drugs including hemp, Kanyanga and Chief Waragi impounded from the districts of; Nyagatare, Gatsibo, Rwamagana, Kayonza amd Kirehe all from Eastern Province.
Chief Waragi was mainly intercepted in Kirehe and Nyagatare districts.
Police calls for collaboration of leaders to fight against drugs to save many people’s lives particularly the youth who would endanger their lives over drugs consumption.
The spokesperson of Rwanda National Police, ACP Célestin Twahirwa, called on local leaders and the general population to collaborate with police to fight against drug dealing and abuse.
“Eastern Province is the entrance of drugs especially in Kirehe and Nyagatare districts. We request all levels of leadership and ordinary citizens to join efforts to defeat drug dealing and abuse,” said ACP Célestin Twahirwa.
Most of the culprits confirmed that hemp is often imported from Tanzania, attributing the illicit commerce to poverty which ACP Twahirwa said should not be an excuse for breaking the law.
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