As battle to fight illicit drugs consumption expands, more people are getting involved.
Rwamagana District authorities in conjuction with other relevant authorities have set ablaze illicit drugs impounded in the area.
This follows passenger who also arrested their colleague when he entered a taxi smelling marijuana and they alerted the police after they found him with five kilogram tied on his body.
“Those suspects are now going to face trial and if found guilty will face 5 years sentence in jail or a fine not less than Rwf250, 000 if convicted,” said Docile Gapira Kigabiro court prosecutor.
“However are experiencing a decrease though in this kind of business. This is due to heavy punishments given to such suspects once convicted,” she said adding that prosecutors prefer a jail term as a deterrent measure.
The burnt illicit drugs included Chief Waragi, Suzie Waragi, crude Waragi Marijuana, and local brews allegedly smuggled from neighboring Uganda.
Among the burnt illicit drugs were also 457 bottles of juice expired in 2009 that were destroyed.
Rwamagana District Mayor, Nehemie Uwimana, called upon the residents to be vigilant so that they could end the drugs and their consequences.
According to police officials the dealers of the brew and drugs have been cautioned several times but the problem still persists.
Most of them had earlier been arrested and punished, but they have failed to reform, the officials said.
Asuman Nsengiyunva one of the residents said that illegal brew causes insecurity and poverty among families, and asked people to give up the illegal activities.
Police burnt 128 litres of kanyanga, 38 kilos of drugs and 1614 small ones packets, 4344 packets and 25 suzi pieces.
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