Lovini Wanjiku Ngoroge (45,) a Kenyan national was on Friday arrested by the Rwandan Police after she was allegedly found with 2.5 kilograms of Cocaine. The drugs in question are worth 8 million Rwandan Francs
Mairungi farmers and dealers argue the narcotic could earn Uganda big bucks in foreign exchange if it is legalised. They argue that plant contains elements also freely consumed in coffee, coca cola drinks and tea.
The drug dealing business in the Kigezi region has for the last few months been on the increase with most of the drugs dealers operating in Kabale, Rukungiri and Kanungu.
The resident of Kekuubo cell, Nyabikoni ward, Central Division was arrested on Friday, August 17th. Arresting officers described him as a renowned drug dealer who has for years extended his business from Mbarara to Kampala and even across the border into Rwanda.
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.
