{{As battle to fight illicit drugs consumption expands, more people are getting involved.}}<\/p>\n
Rwamagana District authorities in conjuction with other relevant authorities have set ablaze illicit drugs impounded in the area.<\/p>\n
This follows passenger who also arrested their colleague when he entered a taxi smelling marijuana and they alerted the police after they found him with five kilogram tied on his body.<\/p>\n
\u201cThose suspects are now going to face trial and if found guilty will face 5 years sentence in jail or a fine not less than Rwf250, 000 if convicted,\u201d said Docile Gapira Kigabiro court prosecutor.<\/p>\n
\u201cHowever are experiencing a decrease though in this kind of business. This is due to heavy punishments given to such suspects once convicted,\u201d she said adding that prosecutors prefer a jail term as a deterrent measure.<\/p>\n
The burnt illicit drugs included Chief Waragi, Suzie Waragi, crude Waragi Marijuana, and local brews allegedly smuggled from neighboring Uganda.<\/p>\n
Among the burnt illicit drugs were also 457 bottles of juice expired in 2009 that were destroyed.<\/p>\n
Rwamagana District Mayor, Nehemie Uwimana, called upon the residents to be vigilant so that they could end the drugs and their consequences.<\/p>\n
According to police officials the dealers of the brew and drugs have been cautioned several times but the problem still persists.<\/p>\n
Most of them had earlier been arrested and punished, but they have failed to reform, the officials said.<\/p>\n
Asuman Nsengiyunva one of the residents said that illegal brew causes insecurity and poverty among families, and asked people to give up the illegal activities.<\/p>\n
Police burnt 128 litres of kanyanga, 38 kilos of drugs and 1614 small ones packets, 4344 packets and 25 suzi pieces.<\/p>\n
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