{{Police has arrested three people in connection with drug related crimes.}} <\/p>\n
Suspects have been identified as; Thomas Iyakaremye 31, of Kigome Cell, Mataba Sector in Gakenke District, who was found in possession of a-half kilogramme of cannabis and Francis Uwimana of Gako Cell in Cyumba Sector, Gicumbi District, who was arrested with 18 liters of illicit brew commonly known as kanyanga.<\/p>\n
Fighting and preventing drug related crimes is one of Rwanda National Police priorities.<\/p>\n
Under article 594 of the penal code, any person who unlawfully makes, transforms, imports, or sells narcotic drugs within the country, shall be liable to a term of imprisonment of three years to five years and a fine of Rwf500, 000 to Rwf5 million.<\/p>\n
The law governing narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors in Rwanda, in its Article 24, also states that \u201cany drink that exceeds 45% of alcohol and any other drink which doesn\u2019t have the required quality for consumption shall be considered as narcotic drug.\u201d<\/p>\n
Northern region police spokesperson, Senior Superintendent (SSP) Francis Gahima lauded the good partnership of Gakenke residents with police, which he said has since lead to the arrest of several wrong-doers in the district.<\/p>\n
He further warned that the Police is always alert given and has devised strategies to counter such security threats.<\/p>\n
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