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Police in Napak district have intercepted a government vehicle Loaded with Illicit Gin.

16 May, 2023
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Police in Napak district have intercepted a government vehicle, a Toyota Hilux pickup with registration number UG 2524, loaded with 16 jerrycans of illicit gin en route to Moroto district.


The vehicle, belonging to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries, was stopped by Anti-Stock Theft Unit personnel at the Kokeris checkpoint along the Soroti-Moroto Road.

According to Michael Longole, the Mt Moroto regional police spokesperson, the security officers at the Matany checkpoint discovered the jerrycans of illicit waragi covered with a tarpaulin during a routine check. In response, the two occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, Robert Wawomula, were detained at Moroto Central Police Station to assist in the ongoing investigations. He emphasized the need for stricter scrutiny of government vehicles entering the area to prevent them from being involved in criminal activities.

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