The Police in Wandegeya have arrested one person for allegedly being in possession of Government Stores.
The suspect identified as Kyambadde Kasiryo Haruna, a resident of Lugala Masanafu, Rubaga Division in Kampala was arrested on Wednesday at a check point as police was enforcing Presidential directives intended to curb the spread of COVID19.
It is alleged that D/CPL Amanya Bruce while at Wandegeya Traffic Lights check point stopped a motor vehicle Reg. No. UEB 038V Toyota Wish with a view of establishing if the driver had a sticker allowing him to drive since use of private vehicles was banned.
Upon searching the vehicle, Amanya found the driver in possession of a toy gun (pistol) black in color and other stickers belonging to peoples' government.
When questioned, the suspect claimed he was heading to the Prime Minister's office to give relief to the National Task Force, insisting that he should be allowed to proceed.
The suspect also had a UPDF identity card and tear gas Canister.
According to Patrick Onyango the Kampala Metropolitan police spokesperson, this prompted the detectives to interrogate him further and later proceeded with the suspect up to his residence.
A lawful search was conducted where other items such a uniform similar to that of the UPDF (army green in color) and Breaking implements were recovered.
The suspect is currently detained at Wandegeya Police Station. He is charged with two counts being in possession of Government stores and possession of breaking implements.
The file is being processed and he will appear in court any time.
