Thirty Arrested in Burera for Smuggling and Trafficking Narcotics

On the night of November 11-12, 2026, a joint operation by police and other security agencies in Burera district, northern Rwanda, resulted in the arrest of 30 people suspected of trafficking and smuggling narcotics. The suspects, all male, were caught with 700 liters of cannabis and 30 kilograms of hashish. According to police, some of the suspects were found in possession of the substances, while others were allegedly involved in facilitating their transportation and sale.

The operation, which took place in the Gatebe and Kivuye sectors of Burera district, was carried out following tips from local residents. The police say that the suspects were involved in the production, transportation, and sale of cannabis and hashish. The arrested individuals were taken to the Bungwe police station in Burera district for further investigation and prosecution.

The Rwanda Police Service has warned those involved in narcotics trafficking that they will not be spared. The police say that they will continue to educate the public about the dangers of narcotics and the consequences of involvement in their trafficking. According to CIP Ignace Ngirabakunzi, spokesperson for the Northern Province police, those found guilty of narcotics trafficking will face the law.

Ngirabakunzi emphasized that the police will not tire of fighting narcotics trafficking, and that those who continue to engage in it will be arrested and prosecuted. He appealed to the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. The police also urged the public to educate themselves about the dangers of narcotics and to shun involvement in their trafficking.

The seized substances and the arrested suspects were handed over to the Bungwe police station for further investigation and prosecution. The police say that they will work with other security agencies to ensure that those involved in narcotics trafficking are brought to justice. The operation in Burera district is part of a broader effort by the Rwanda Police Service to combat narcotics trafficking in the country.

According to the police, the trafficking of narcotics has serious consequences, including loss of life, destruction of families, and threats to national security. The police are urging the public to cooperate with them in the fight against narcotics trafficking. The arrested suspects are expected to face charges under Rwandan law.

The Rwanda Police Service has intensified efforts to combat narcotics trafficking in recent years, with several high-profile operations carried out across the country. The police say that they will continue to work with other security agencies and the public to fight the trafficking of narcotics and other substances.

Key points

• 30 people arrested in Burera district for smuggling and trafficking narcotics.
• 700 liters of cannabis and 30 kilograms of hashish seized during the operation.
• Police warn those involved in narcotics trafficking that they will face the law.