By Our Reporter
IGANGA
A smuggler using Mercedes Benz ML350 has been arrested with over 860 ITEL phones, including various models like Itel5626, Itel5606, Itel5032A, and Itel2160N, all dual or triple SIM.
The arrest was carried out on Sunday, 11th May, 2025 by URA Enforcement team in Iganga.
Acording to URA’s Spokesperson, the vehicle had been flagged following credible tips.
“Following a night-long stakeout, the Iganga enforcement team tracked the car to Mayuge along Namayingo Road. Despite the Benz’s high performance engine, the team pursued with stealth and tact,” he says adding that at 6:00am, he was cornered and apprehended.
The vehicle was taken to the Iganga station where verification was done, unearthing 860 ITEL phones, including various models like Itel5626, Itel5606, Itel5032A, and Itel2160N, all dual or triple SIM.
Under the East African Community Customs Management Act, the owner faces a fine of up to USD 5,000 and automobiles caught up in smuggling risk forfeiture to the state.
