{{Rwanda National Police has intercepted more drugs which include 528 boules of cannabis, 238 litres of Kanyanga and a carton of African Gin.}}
Three people were arrested in connection with the illegal act in various parts of the country.
One of the suspects; Joshua Rusangiza, 29, and Emmanuel Mazane, were arrested in Rilima sector, Bugesera district with 210 litres of kanyanga.
Others are Alphonse Harerimana, 43, a resident of Ruhango sector of Ruhango district, who was intercepted with 200 boules of cannabis.
He is held at Nyamagana Police station.
Another suspect, Augustin Niyonkuru, 27, of Kimihurura sector, Gasabo district, was caught with 328 boules of cannabis.
The Central region Police Spokesperson, Senior Superintendent Urbain Mwiseneza reminded the public that drug abuse is not only punishable by the law but also harmful to one’s health.
He thanked the public for its continued cooperation providing Police with timely information to prevent and apprehend criminals.
The suspects will face one to three years of imprisonment and a fine of Rwf50, 000 to 500, 000 as stipulates in article 594 of the penal code.
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