Rwanda National Police

A man and a woman are in Police custody in Kicukiro district in connection with selling narcotics.

They were apprehended on Saturday in Niboye sector after a tip off from area residents.

About 200 pellets were also discovered from the duo at the time of their arrest.

The suspects are currently detained at Kicukiro police station as investigations continue.

Senior Superintendent Urbain Mwiseneza, the Central region Police Spokesperson said drug-related crimes are on tremendous decrease in Kigali.

"Many drug dealers, especially suppliers have been arrested and their narcotics confiscated, all based on information given to us by the public. We have no doubt that this great job the public is doing will lead to success in combating drug abuse," he explained.

Drug dealing is punishable under article 594 of the Rwandan penal code