The narcotics were seized from three drug dealers, who were also taken into custody.<\/p>\n
Hakizimana, 23, was arrested in Hanika Village, Makoro Cell in Busasamana Sector of Rubavu District with 7.5kgs of cannabis.<\/p>\n
Two other suspects; Theoneste Kavamahanga, 25, and Innocent Karibana, 28, were arrested in Gicumbi District transporting 5kgs of cannabis on a motocycle.<\/p>\n
Chief Inspector of Police (CIP) Bonaventure Twizere Karekezi, the Police spokesperson for the Western region said Hakizimana was reported by residents.<\/p>\n
“Area residents reported that Hakizimana was seen in Hanika Village trafficking drugs in a bag, heading to Nyabihu. We swiftly responded to the tip-off and Hakizimana was arrested red-handed with 7.5kgs of cannabis,” said CIP Karekezi.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, Theoneste Kavamahanga had hired Innocent Karibana, a taxi-moto operator to transport him and his 5kgs of cannabis before they were intercepted in Cyumba Sector, Gicumbi District.<\/p>\n
It was later established that the suspects acquired the drugs in Kanyanzugi Village, Nyirataba Cell, Kivuye Sector in Burera District.<\/p>\n
At the time of their arrest, Kavamahanga was headed to Kanteko Village, Taba Cell in Gashenyi Sector, Gakenke District where Kavamahanga lives.<\/p>\n
The suspects were handed to RIB at Busasamana and Cyumba stations for further investigation.<\/p>\n
Cannabis is classified among the very severe narcotic drugs in Rwanda.<\/p>\n
Article 263 of law No 68\/2018 of 30\/08\/2018 determining offenses and penalties in general states that any person, who unlawfully produces, transforms, transports, stores, gives to another or sells narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances commits an offence. <\/p>\n
Upon conviction for “very severe narcotics,” the offender faces between 20 years and life imprisonment, and a fine of up to Rwf30 million.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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