Police Arrest 79 in Kampala,Wakiso Crackdown on Crime,Drugs

Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) has arrested 79 suspects in coordinated night operations targeting drug abuse, robbery, house breakings and related crimes across Kampala and Wakiso districts.

According to police, the “disruptive operations” were carried out on the nights of 9 and 10 June 2026 in multiple crime-prone locations, involving joint teams of police officers, local leaders and community security stakeholders.

The targeted areas included Biina A and Biina B in Butabika, Biwologoma, Old Taxi Park, Wilson Road, Nile Coach, City Square, Yesu Amala, Kyebando, Masitowa, Ganda, Bujjuko and Ngobe Cell.

Police said the operations focused on “black spots” identified as hubs for criminal activity, particularly involving youths allegedly engaged in narcotics use and planning offences such as robbery, phone snatching,assault, house break-ins and theft.

“A total of seventy-nine suspects were arrested from the various operational areas,” Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire said in a statement.

He added that some suspects were found in possession of narcotic substances, including marijuana and opium, as well as suspected house-breaking tools. Police also said several of those arrested are repeat offenders linked to earlier criminal cases.

The suspects are currently detained at various police stations and are expected to face charges as investigations continue. Authorities also recovered exhibits, including narcotics and suspected burglary implements.

Police said the operation forms part of ongoing intelligence-led interventions aimed at disrupting criminal networks and improving public safety in the metropolitan area.

KMP commended members of the public for providing information that aided the arrests and urged continued cooperation in reporting criminal activity.

“The Kampala Metropolitan Police remains committed to sustained intelligence-led operations to deter criminal elements, enhance public safety and maintain law and order,” the statement added.

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