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Police in Rubavu District in collaboration with Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) and local authorities on June 4, conducted an operation to curb lawlessness in Rubavu Sector, Gikombe Cell in Rurembo Village .
The operation yielded to the seizure of over 45 kilograms of cannabis discovered concealed in a house.
According to the Police Spokesperson for the Western Region, Chief Inspector of Police (CIP) Innocent Gasasira, the operation was conducted after information reached police that certain individuals were trafficking drugs within the area.
“We found the cannabis in the house of one Francine Ntabanganyimana who immediately fled the scene” said CIP Gasasira.
He further noted that Drug traffickers’ pose a direct threat to safetyand stability in communities since they engage in other crimes such as theft and violence.
He thanked local leaders and the community who welcome the call to join in the fight against these contrabands that continue to destroy the lives of the young and old.
Residents welcomed the police the crackdown and called for the complete elimination of some drinking dens which harbor abusers.
He called for stronger partnerships with law enforcement organs to prevent any potential crimes and apprehend offenders.
Article 594 of the Rwandan penal code, stipulates that, any person who, unlawfully, makes, transforms, imports, or sells narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances within the country, shall be liable to aterm of imprisonment of three to five years and a fine of Rwf500,000 to Rwf5 million.
