Joint Operation Nets 19 Arrests for Drug Offenses in Entebbe

SSP Patrick Onyango, the public relations officer of Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP)

Summary:

  • Nineteen people were arrested in a joint operation by Entebbe Police and UPDF for drug-related offenses in the Mpala area. They await court proceedings at Entebbe Police Station.

KAMPALA, (Examiner) – In a coordinated intelligence operation involving Entebbe Police and the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) from the Entebbe Battalion, a total of 19 individuals have been apprehended. The operation, conducted in the Mpala area, aimed to curb criminal activities affecting the local community.

According to Patrick Onyango, the Spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan Police, the arrests were made on charges related to possession of Marijuana and smoking Shisha.

The suspects have been identified as follows: Mark Johnson, Kakungulu Abdu Razak, Musazi Kevin, Ssemanda Charles, Muwonge Vincent, Mutebi Paul, Owor Innocent, Seruba Joel, Kaggwa Nicolas, Bwire Hassan, Musoke Shafik, Birumwe Denis, Kainerugaba Geofrey, Ssempa Leko, Muwanguzi Johnathan, Ssemakula Simon, Tanzi Bosco, Ssemwanga Samuel, and Kasozi Dickson.

“All suspects are currently held at Entebbe Police Station awaiting court proceedings,” Onyango confirmed.

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