Police has arrested five drug dealers in a cordon and search operation carried out in Rurindo District, Bushoki sector.
Jean Marie Vianney Birushyabagabo and Felicien Nteziki were arrested carrying 7kgs of cannabis on a motorcycle.
The operation was aimed at intercepting drug traffickers after a tip-off by residents on the pair’s activities. The suspects are under custody at Kinihira police station.
In the other police check point held in Musanze district, Kimonyi sector, 37-year old Bosco Semuhungu, 37 years was nabbed with 6364 rolls of cannabis at Muhoza check point.
He is also held at Muhoza Police station.
In Ruhango district, Byimana sector, 22-year old Vital Barahira was also arrested with seven rolls of cannabis while in Gasabo district, Kimironko sector, Vincent Uwimana was apprehended with 20 litres of local brew Kanyanga.
The Northern Region Police Spokesman, Superintendent Francis Gahima called on citizens to engage in legitimate income generating activities rather than indulge in drugs that would lead them into trouble.
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