In Kabalagala Division, 45 suspects were apprehended from Nsambya, Kamwanyi, and Kataba over narcotic drug possession and street mugging.
The Police in Kampala Metropolitan has continued to conduct coordinated operations across several divisions in Kampala Metropolitan Area.
According to Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, between 4th and 5th November 2025, criminal hideouts, drug abusers, and habitual offenders who have been terrorising communities in urban and peri-urban areas were targeted .
Owoyesigyire said that in Kajjansi Division, operations were carried out in Lweza B, Kiryamuli, Akright, and Kawotto, resulting in the arrest of 44 suspects involved in smoking marijuana, theft, and other acts of public nuisance.
Among the suspects, he said, two juveniles were also intercepted while attempting to break into a poultry house.
In Old Kampala Division, a total of 60 suspects were arrested in areas of Namungoona, Nakulabye, and around the New Taxi Park and Mukwano Roundabout for being in possession of breaking implements, suspected narcotics , and for attempting to commit felonies.
In Kabalagala Division, 45 suspects were apprehended from Nsambya, Kamwanyi, and Kataba over narcotic drug possession and street mugging.
In Matugga Division, several suspects were arrested along the Matugga–Gulu Highway, Gombe, and Lwadda areas for phone and bag snatching, as well as drug use during evening traffic hours.
In Mukono District, police carried out multiple operations across Goma and Central Divisions:
• Katwe–Bukeerere: 9 suspects arrested.
• Namave Industrial Park: 8 suspects arrested.
• Kitega, Wantoni, Benghazi, and Kikooza: 30 suspects arrested.
In Kira Division, operations conducted in Nsasa and Bulindo led to the arrest of 8 suspects with exhibits of suspected narcotics
In total, 204 suspects were arrested during these operations. All suspects are undergoing screening and will be processed for prosecution in courts of law.
The police commend the cooperation of local leaders and community members who continue to share information that aids in dismantling criminal networks.