Chinese National Arrested Over Illegal Sale Army Equipment

 The territorial Police at Kampala Metropolitan North carried out a coordinated intelligence led operation on the 3rd May 2024, that resulted in the apprehension of a Chinese national, JIN YUNGUNG, aged 33, residing in Ganda, Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District . 

YUNGUNG was found operating a shop involved in the illegal sale of government property, specifically army uniforms, shoes, and gloves.

His shop, located at Kasaga Shop No.14, was targeted following intelligence reports. During the operation, significant quantities of military equipment were seized from YUNGUNG's premises, including uniforms resembling those of the UPDF and SFC . 

Luke Owoyesigyire the Kampala Metropolitan Police a Spokesperson noted that preminary Investigations indicated that Mr. YUNGUNG's collaboration with an individual known only as Frank, purportedly affiliated with the Special Forces Command (SFC), who provided both the business idea and financing. 

YUNGUNG admitted that some uniforms were sourced from Somalia through Frank, who transported them to Nansana for distribution. Furthermore, it was discovered that YUNGUNG entered Uganda as a tourist, renewing his visa periodically by traveling to neighboring countries.

 YUNGUNG is currently detained at Kawempe Police Station pending further interrogation, along with efforts to locate and question Frank.Said Owoyesigire.