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During a search conducted at both the suspect's hardware store and his residence in Kalongo Zone, authorities recovered a number of exhibits
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Luwero - Police in Luwero District are investigating a case of counterfeit cement that was uncovered on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Kasana Market and Kalongo Zone, both located in Luwero Town Council.
According to SCP Twiine Charles, the Police spokesperson, the operation followed a tip-off received by the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Luwero Police Station on Friday, April 4, 2025. The report alleged that a hardware store located along Kasiso Road in Kasana was involved in the production and sale of counterfeit cement.
Acting swiftly, the OC Station responded and arrested one suspect, Onyango Ronald, before cordoning off the scene. A joint security team comprising the District Police Commander (DPC), Resident District Internal Security Officer (RISO), District Internal Security Officer (DISO), Scene of Crime Officers (SOCO), and the OC CID carried out further investigations.
Recovered exhibits
During a search conducted at both the suspect's hardware store and his residence in Kalongo Zone, authorities recovered a number of exhibits, including:
Bags of suspected counterfeit Tororo Cement, Hima Cement, and Fundi Cement, Several empty branded cement packaging bags, Two sacks containing suspected counterfeit mixing materials.
Arrests and investigation
Two suspects, Onyango Ronald and Mutesasira Dauda, were arrested and are currently in custody to assist with ongoing investigations. A case of counterfeit production and distribution has been registered.
Police have since recorded statements from key witnesses and picked samples of the suspected counterfeit materials for further laboratory analysis. The affected cement companies have also been contacted to verify the authenticity of the recovered products and to provide formal statements.
“This is a serious matter affecting the construction sector and endangering public safety. Investigations are still ongoing to uncover the full extent of the operation,” said SCP Twiine Charles.
Authorities have promised to take decisive legal action against all individuals involved in the illegal trade of counterfeit building materials.
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