{Police in Goma district yesterday destroyed drugs of different types worth Rwf 4.9million.}<\/p>\n
According to the District Police Commander Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Janvier Mutaganda the destroyed narcotic drugs include; 668 liters of kanyanga, 163 kilgorams of cannabis and 1147 boules of cannabis.<\/p>\n
The activity that drew residents of Karenge cell in Kibungo sector was also attended by local leaders.<\/p>\n
SSP Mutaganda said that the seizure of the substances was due to the partnership with residents who always availed credible information on suspects.<\/p>\n
He said that some narcotic drugs are sneaked into the country from neighboring countries.<\/p>\n
He called upon residents to strengthen the partnership with security organs in order to fight and prevent narcotic drugs which he noted has different health negative effects.<\/p>\n
He went on to say that destruction of drugs in public is aimed at showing the public the fight against such substance should be everyone\u2019s concern.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe invited the public, particularly the youths who are the main victims of drug abuse,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
SSP Mutaganda warned the public that use of drugs attracted heavy penalties that could result to Rwf5 million fine and a five-year jail sentence.<\/p>\n
One of the commercial motorcyclists who attended the event Venuste Munezero urged his colleagues to always provide the police with credible and timely information against drug traffickers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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