The four suspects include; Matsanga Racheal, Kasozi Suleiman, Ayo Joshua, and Mbamazi Jovia, who were operating from Kungu in Kiira Division and delivering supplies in Bugolobi, Kulambiro and Kira areas.
The Anti-Narcotics Department in close coordination with Jinja Road Divisional Police, has arrested 4 suspects actively involved in the selling and distribution of drug-laced cookies, pancakes and other snacks to students in High Schools and other members of the public.
The weed-laced snacks posted on the internet by Police
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"The drugs-bust, was carried out after one of the High Schools, suspended 10 students, who ordered for the drug-laced cookies, and consumed them during a school party. They claimed the drug-laced cookies made them “go-high” and further enabled them to enjoy the party to the maximum," a statement posted on the internet by Police Spokesman Fred Enanga reads in part.
Dried Marijuana Cigarette
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The school is reported to have recovered the drug-laced cookies and immediately suspended the 10 students. The school management further cooperated with the police, which led to the arrest of the bodaboda rider who delivered the laced snacks to schools, plus the other 3 accomplices.
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The packages recovered were found with labels that are similar to other snack items in shops, thus making it difficult for young teenagers in school to tell the difference, until when they eat the snacks.
"This is dangerous, because of the fragile age group in high schools that ranges from 13 to 20 years, and the health problems they face, when they ingest these products. They can have after-effects like lethargy, dizziness, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, distorted visions, stomach pains and other weird feelings," the Police statement reads.
"We therefore, call upon students especially those in boarding schools to be on the look-out and take interest in what they consume during break-time and in parties. They should come forward to report any drug-related misconduct to help fight the vice in schools," the Police statement adds.
The suspects are to be charged with drug trafficking charges, for allegedly selling edibles and snacks laced with marijuana.
