By Weswa Ronnie
KAMPALA
Police in Kampala have arrested 14 suspects over unlawful dealing in petroleum products.
The operation was conducted by Kampala Metropolitan Police through Kabalagala Police Division on 2nd November 2026 in Kitoro and Agip Zones, Kibuli Parish, Makindye Division, targeting individuals suspected of illegally siphoning fuel from motor vehicles and selling it to motorists.
According to Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Public Relations Officer, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, 14 suspects were arrested to assist with investigations.
He says during the search and cordon operation, police recovered 192 jerrycans containing suspected fuel residues, 16 containers of suspected fuel, 24 fuel-siphoning tubes, two motorcycles and three motor vehicles.
Owoyesigyire adds that they recovered exhibits and impounded vehicles were conveyed to the station. Samples of the suspected fuel were collected for forensic analysis to establish their composition and determine possible contamination.The suspects are being investigated for unlawful dealing in petrole
um products.
