Copyright: 1999 New Vision
Source: New Vision (Uganda) 
Website: http://imul.com:80/vision/
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Contact:  Tue, 26 Jan 1999
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MARIJUANA DESTROYED

Masaka - The Anti-Narcotic squad in Masaka led by Yona Kafurukye last week
destroyed two acres of marijuana in Bulawula village in Kalungu county,
Masaka.

Kafurukye said the squad with a team of detectives accompanied by the LCI
boss destroyed 400 plants of marijuana and arrested three suspects. They
were remanded after appearing before the district magistrate.

They are: Mrs. Ssebunya, Mrs. Ntege and Ndugwa. Kafurukye said marijuana
consumption in Masaka is rampant and is a source of crime.

"In many areas it has become a cash crop," he said. He appealed to local
leaders to report marijuana suppliers in their areas. 
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