Dr Patrick Atimnedi, Senior Manager Veterinary Services at UWA said that wildlife treatment particularly of herbivores relies heavily on a class of drugs called "Opioids” which have narcotic effect on the body and can be habit-forming and dangerous in humans.
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have arrested and detained a Ugandan for allegedly smuggling narcotic drugs into the country. Jim Leti, 22, a resident of Ngandi village, Logiri Sub-County in Arua district, was arrested with 5kilograms of opium at Azanga trading centre in DR Congo.
A proposal seeking to force parliamentarians across the world to recognize gay rights in their respective legislations has been rejected at the ongoing Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Kampala. The Standing Committee on Democracy and Human Rights on Wednesday overwhelmingly rejected the proposal pushed by New Zealand and the Netherlands.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has taken over investigations into the death of Jeff Rice, an American Television producer who died from cocaine over dose last week. Rice, the former producer of the Reality Program the “Amazing Race†was Sunday morning found dead on the Balcony of his Serena Hotel room.
At least 11 people are in custody at Kabale Central Police Station on allegations of drug trafficking. The suspects who were arrested on Thursday night include five Rwandan nationals and six Ugandans.
