Police in Iganga District arrested 31 suspects in an intelligence-led operation against alleged criminal hideouts and black spots linked to drug abuse and robbery.[1] The operation covered Central Division, Northern Division, Nakalama, Bunyiro and Buligo, targeting places where people were suspected of gathering to smoke narcotics before robbing members of the public.[1]
According to Busoga East police spokesperson ASP Michael Kasadha, those held comprised 30 men and one woman.[1] Police recovered quantities of suspected marijuana in rolled and unrolled form, as well as three pangas believed to be dangerous weapons.[1] Nineteen suspects were arrested around Ssaza Road and Kaliro Road, three in Buligo where the pangas were also recovered, five in Nakalama and four in Bunyiro.[1]
The suspects are detained at Iganga Central Police Station, investigated for alleged possession of narcotics and dangerous weapons while inquiries continue.[1] Kasadha said the operation is part of wider efforts to disrupt criminal networks, and police credited tip-offs from the public.[1]
