Police arrest man with over 1,000 marijuana rolls at Arua bus terminal
Police at Link Bus Terminal in Arua City arrested Godfrey Eguma with more than 1,000 rolls of suspected marijuana as he prepared to board a bus to Masindi. He remains in custody pending charges.
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Police in Arua City arrested Godfrey Eguma at Link Bus Terminal on the morning of 22 October 2026 with more than 1,000 rolls of suspected marijuana, the West Nile regional police spokesperson said.[1][2] He was intercepted at about 8:30 am during a routine check of passengers’ luggage as he prepared to travel to Masindi district.[1]
Eguma allegedly told officers the rolls were intended for sale to workers at the Kinyara sugar plantation in Masindi.[1][2] He was detained at the Arua Central Business Division police station and is expected to be charged under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act.[1]
Police said they were still looking for the source and supplier of the drugs.[1][2]
Photos and video
- Godfrey Eguma after his arrest at Link Bus Terminal Photos: Daily Monitor
- The rolls of suspected marijuana recovered from the suspect's luggage Photos: The Observer
Sources
- Police arrest man in Arua City with over 1,000 blunts of suspected marijuana. Daily Monitor, 24 October 2026.
- Passenger arrested with 1,000 marijuana rolls aboard Arua bus. The Observer, 24 October 2026.