URA Intercepts Suspected Heroin at Entebbe International Airport

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has intercepted a passenger suspected of trafficking narcotics at Entebbe International Airport during routine border control operations.

The interception occurred last Friday after the passenger arrived aboard Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET338 at approximately 1:20 a.m. As part of standard clearance procedures, the passenger’s luggage was subjected to non-intrusive X-ray scanning.

During the screening process, customs officers detected abnormal imaging patterns in one of the packages. The X-ray images revealed tightly compressed, pellet-like objects uniformly arranged within the luggage, raising suspicion of narcotics concealment.

A subsequent physical inspection confirmed the presence of suspected heroin pellets hidden in the luggage. The suspect and the recovered exhibits were immediately handed over to the Aviation Police for further investigation and case management.

Forensic analysis will be conducted to determine the exact weight and chemical composition of the substance under Police Reference Number 04/26/12/2025.

The Uganda Revenue Authority has reiterated its commitment to combating illicit drug trafficking, facilitating legitimate trade, strengthening border security, and protecting national and public safety.