News: Police arrest 559 suspects in week
Kampala Metropolitan Police arrested 559 suspects during a week-long intelligence-led operation aimed at curbing violent crime. Authorities confirmed that 308 individuals have been charged in court, while others remain under investigation or have been released.
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Police arrest 559 suspects in week-long crime crackdown in Kampala
“The operations resulted in the arrest of 559 suspects involved in various criminal activities. So far, 308 suspects have been taken to court, while others were cautioned, released on police bond or remain under active investigation,” Kawala said.
Speaking at Police Headquarters in Naguru , Kampala, today (August 3), KMP spokesperson Racheal Kawala said the disruptive operations were conducted between July 27 and August 2. (Credit: Mpalanyi Ssentongo)
KAMPALA - Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) have arrested 559 suspects during a week-long intelligence-led operation targeting criminal activity across the metropolitan area.
Speaking at Police Headquarters in Naguru , Kampala, today (August 3), KMP spokesperson Racheal Kawala said the disruptive operations were conducted between July 27 and August 2.
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