51 Suspects Remanded Over Opium Possession, Smoking

Police in Kira and the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) conducted operations in the areas of Kigambo in Mbalwa, Nsawo zone, Kumusenyu in Lukadde Kyaliwajjala, and Buwate and arrested opium smokers.

The operations resulted into arrest of key suspects.

The were got from areas identified as hiding spots for criminals planning illegal activities.

 During the operation, several suspects were caught in the act of smoking opium.

 A total of 63individuals were arrested Of those arrested, 51 were charged with opium possession and taken to court where were further remanded and 12 were cautioned during the screening process.