Rwanda : Bugesera: illegal Drugs worth Rwf5.08m destroyed

Rwanda police with the prosecution and Nyamata court that work in Bugesera district, on May 31^st 2012, destroyed drugs found in this district three months ago.  

Some of the drugs that were destroyed

The event to burn and pour down drugs in the presence of residents took place in Gasenyi village in Nyamata sector.

20 jerry cans of dry gin, 103 kilograms of marijuana, 75 bottles of chief waragi, 190 packets and boxes of illegal drugs all worth Rwf5.08 million.

Chief Inspector of Police in Bugesera district, Jean Bosco Mudacumura has asked every driver to use eyes, smelling sense and touch on passengers’ luggage and contact security authorities if something is suspected.

Chief Inspector of Police, Jean Bosco Mudacumura explaining the consequences of drug use and dealing to motorcyclists and bicycle riders before destroying drugs. 

Vice mayor for economic affairs in Bugesera district, Julius Rukundo, laments that if drugs are caught and destroyed, it’s because residents have come to understand the importance of eliminating them and there is hope it will be eradicated.

Jean Pierre Sibomana, a motorcyclist in Nyamata town together with his fellow workers who attended the event, says drugs are harmful and advise their fellow youth to stop doing and dealing in drugs.