Charles Hakizimana, 33, was arrested in Karama market in Nyabugogo Cell, Kigali Sector of Nyarugenge District.<\/p>\n
The consignment contained 11 types of skin whitening lotions. They include Carolight, Diproson, Mediven, White Max and Delmasol.<\/p>\n
Following his arrest, Hakizimana, disclosed that he was hired by one Juvenal Nkurikiyimana alias Gatoya to supply the creams to different retailers in Kigali markets.<\/p>\n
According to Hakizimana, Nkurikiyimana deals in skin bleaching products and has a store in Kimisagara Sector.<\/p>\n
Nyarugenge District Police Commander (DPC) Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jackline Urujeni said the suspect was arrested as a result of strong partnership between the Police and the general public through information sharing.<\/p>\n
“Police was tipped-off by residents that a taxi-moto operator was transporting skin bleaching lotions to supply different retailers in Kigali markets. <\/p>\n
An operation was conducted and Hakizimana was arrested in Karama market where he was supposed to supply the outlawed lotions. The products and the motorcycle were also impounded,” SSP Urujeni said.<\/p>\n
Hakizimana, she added, was handed over to Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) alongside the exhibits as the search for the alleged dealer Nkurikiyimana is still underway.<\/p>\n
The DPC warned anyone selling the banned and outlawed skin bleaching oils and creams.<\/p>\n
She commended residents, who shared information on the unlawful business.<\/p>\n
Article 266 of the law relating to offences and penalties in general, states that “any person, who produces, sells or prescribes the following prohibited substances: a drug; harmful products; cosmetics or body hygiene substances or any other products derived from plants; commits an offence. <\/p>\n
Upon conviction, he\/she is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than two years and a fine of between Frw3 million and Frw5 million or only one of these penalties.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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