The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC) has arrested three suspects, including Ugandan and Nigerian nationals, in connection with an alleged international drug trafficking and impersonation racket operating in Kampala.
Simon Mundeyi, the Immigration spokesperson identifies the suspects as Nigerian nationals Ikemefuna Testimony Udo and Ikemefuna Anointing, who were allegedly working with Mugisha Keith King, a Ugandan resident of Nsansa in Kira Municipality.
The trio was arrested during an intelligence-led operation targeting a suspected criminal network believed to be involved in large-scale drug trafficking, document fraud and impersonation activities both in Uganda and abroad.
Authorities say the syndicate has been operating from Kampala while coordinating illegal activities across several countries.
According to preliminary investigations, Mugisha is believed to be the mastermind behind the operation and has reportedly been working with several foreign nationals.
Immigration officials reveal that Mugisha was previously convicted in Kenya in 2010 after he was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport while allegedly transporting cocaine from Brazil. He reportedly served a 12-year prison sentence.
By URN
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