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Police arrest 46 suspected gang members in Kasese crackdown
According to Rwenzori East Regional Police spokesperson Elly Maate, the operation followed intelligence reports and public complaints over increasing criminal activities in the municipality.
Police have arrested 46 suspected members of a criminal gang during an intelligence-led operation aimed at curbing rising crime in Kasese Municipality. (Courtesy photo)
By: Bruno Mugizi, Journalist @New Vision
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KASESE – Police have arrested 46 suspected members of a criminal gang during an intelligence-led operation aimed at curbing rising crime in Kasese Municipality, Kasese district.
The operation was conducted at about 6:30 pm on August 1, in Nyakasanga, Kisanga, Kidodo and Majengo cells within Kasese municipality's Central Division.
According to Rwenzori East Regional Police spokesperson Elly Maate, the operation followed intelligence reports and public complaints over increasing criminal activities in the municipality.
According to Rwenzori East Regional Police spokesperson Elly Maate, the operation followed intelligence reports and public complaints over increasing criminal activities in the municipality.
"The operation followed an intelligence analysis on the rate of crime and public outcry, which revealed the regrouping of criminal gangs commonly known as the 'Gazz Group'. The gang had specialised in robberies, burglary, theft and snatching bags from people travelling at night," Maate said.
Maate said all 46 suspects are in custody, adding that they face charges including being a common nuisance and possession of opium.
"These operations will continue across the entire Kasese town to minimise crime and bring all remaining wanted suspects to book," Maate said, adding that the operations are part of efforts to improve public safety.
Maate said all 46 suspects are in custody, adding that they face charges including being a common nuisance and possession of opium.
"These operations will continue across the entire Kasese town to minimise crime and bring all remaining wanted suspects to book," Maate said, adding that the operations are part of efforts to improve public safety.