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