{{Police in conjunction with other security stakeholders, Rwanda Defense Force and the Local Authority of Nyagatare District destroyed illict brew and drugs worth Rwf. 7.9 millions.}}
The illegal brew and drugs included 290 cartons of Chief Waragi weighing 2.9 tonnes, 2kgs of cannabis and 180litres of Kanyanga all confiscated in Nyagatare Sector, Barija Cell.
The function which was held in Barija cell was attended by District officials, security personnels and residents of Nyagatare District.
The Mayor of Nyagatare District Mr. Fred Sabiti Atuhe called upon residents, more especially residents residing in Barija Cell which is most prone area to drugs to distance themselves from smuggling, selling and consumption of the illegal drugs.
Sabiti thanked whistle blowers who helped in sharing information with security agencies in bid to seize the illegal drugs and arrest criminals so as to completely curb and prevent crimes which usually occure under the influence of illegal drugs.
The District Police Commander Chief Superintendent (CSP) Eric Mutsinzi, vehemently warned residents on healthy consequences related with illegal drug consumption and reminded them that heavy punishments will be imposed on drug dealers as it is stipulated in article 594 of the penal code.
Major John Ndori, Commanding Officer of the 25th Battalion also cautioned residents to opt for income generating activities and deter from the consumption of the illegal drugs which affect body health and economic welfare of the family when one serves a longer sentence.
Meanwhile, Police in Kirehe district also destroyed 380 litres of Kanyanga, 70 kgs of cannabis and 60 sachets of Chief Waragi.
Illicit brew, just like narcotics is becoming a menace to the Rwandan society. It is slowly claiming people’s lives while perpetrators are only focused at making quick money through offering toxic beverages.
Just like drugs, illicit brew fuels the rate of criminal activity. Today those who commit crimes such as domestic violence, robbery, rape among others are most of time under influence of illicit brews as well as excessive consumption of alcoholic drinks.
Brewers and consumers of illicit alcohol have branded these drinks with comical nicknames such as Muriture, yewemuntu, Ibikwangari, Nyirantare among others. All these efforts are aimed at making these drinks too attractive to the general public (consumers).
They are crudely made, with raw materials such as sugar residuals and in some cases they add all sorts of unfathomable products such as brick dust and powder to increase the alcohol content.
Police is encouraging the general public and the youth in particular to indulge in other activities such as, traditional dance, movies, sports as a way of keeping healthier and stronger instead of spending their time consuming drugs.
Police also appeals to Rwandans to stop brewing and consuming illegal alcohol as it doesn’t only put at risk lives of innocent citizens but also impacts negatively the national economic development of the country.
Police will never deter from bringing to book whoever is caught dealing in the manufacture or consumption of illicit brews and drugs.
{RNP}
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