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The operations were carried out across several divisions to curb crime in urban and peri-urban communities that saw over 204 arrested
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Police in the Kampala Metropolitan Area have intensified operations targeting criminal hideouts, drug abusers and habitual offenders, arresting 204 suspects in coordinated security crackdowns conducted between 4th and 5th November 2025. According to Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, the operations were carried out across several divisions to curb crime in urban and peri-urban communities.
In Kajjansi Division, security teams raided areas of Lweza B, Kilyamuli, Akright and Kawotto, arresting 44 suspects involved in smoking marijuana, theft, and acts of public nuisance. Two juveniles were also intercepted while attempting to break into a poultry house.
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In Old Kampala Division, 60 suspects were rounded up in Namungoona, Nakulabye, and around the New Taxi Park and Mukwano Roundabout. Police recovered breaking implements and suspected narcotics, and many of the suspects were allegedly attempting to commit felonies.
A separate operation in Kabalagala Division led to the arrest of 45 suspects from Nsambya, Kamwanyi and Kataba over narcotic drug possession and involvement in street mugging.
In Matugga Division, several suspects were apprehended along the Matugga–Gulu Highway, Gombe and Lwadda for phone and bag snatching, as well as drug abuse during evening traffic hours.
Police also conducted joint operations in Mukono District, where 47 suspects were arrested across Goma and Central Divisions. The breakdown includes: Katwe–Bukerere: 9 suspects, Namave Industrial Park: 8 suspects, Kitega, Wantoni, Benghazi and Kikooza: 30 suspects In Kira Division, officers arrested eight suspects in Nsasa and Bulindo, recovering exhibits of suspected narcotics.
Owoyesigyire said all 204 suspects are currently undergoing screening and will be processed for prosecution in courts of law.
He commended local leaders and residents for their continued cooperation, saying community intelligence remains crucial in dismantling criminal networks. “We thank members of the public for sharing timely information. These coordinated operations will continue as we work to ensure safety in our communities,” Owoyesigyire said.
Police have pledged to sustain intelligence-led crackdowns to curb rising criminality, especially in metropolitan hot spots.
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