Thirty Arrested in Burera for Trafficking and Selling Narcotics

A crackdown on narcotics trafficking in Burera has led to the arrest of thirty people, all men, on suspicion of trafficking and selling narcotics. The arrests were made on the night of November 11-12, 2026, in the Gatebe and Kivuye sectors of Burera district. The suspects were caught with 30 kilograms of marijuana and 700 liters of cannabis.

According to the Rwanda Police, the arrested individuals were involved in either manufacturing, distributing, or facilitating the sale of narcotics. The police stated that some of the suspects were directly involved in producing the narcotics, while others were involved in providing logistical support or protection for the illicit activities.

The Rwanda Police have warned those involved in narcotics trafficking that they will not be spared, as the fight against narcotics has been intensified. Anyone found to be involved in narcotics trafficking will be arrested and prosecuted. The police have emphasized that they will continue to educate the public about the dangers of narcotics and encourage them to shun such activities.

The spokesperson for the Northern Province Police, CIP Ignace Ngirabakunzi, stated that the police will not tire of educating the public about the evils and consequences of narcotics. He warned that those who continue to engage in narcotics trafficking will be arrested and prosecuted. Ngirabakunzi urged the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.

The police have appealed to the public to be aware of the dangers of narcotics and to shun such activities. They emphasized that narcotics not only destroy lives but also contribute to insecurity and undermine public safety. The arrested suspects and seized narcotics have been taken to the Bungwe Police Station in Burera district for further investigation and prosecution.

The crackdown on narcotics trafficking in Burera is part of a broader effort by the Rwanda Police to combat the proliferation of narcotics in the country. The police have been working with other security agencies to identify and disrupt narcotics trafficking networks. The public has been urged to cooperate with the police in the fight against narcotics.

The thirty arrested suspects are currently facing charges related to narcotics trafficking and will appear in court for prosecution. The police have expressed their commitment to fighting narcotics trafficking and have urged the public to support their efforts. The case is ongoing, with further investigations and prosecutions expected.

Key points

• The arrested suspects were found with 30 kilograms of marijuana and 700 liters of cannabis.
• The Rwanda Police have intensified their fight against narcotics trafficking, with a focus on education and prosecution.
• The public has been urged to cooperate with the police in the fight against narcotics trafficking.