Police in Kigali have destroyed illicit drugs and prohibited products worth more than Rwf61 million that had been seized during operations across the city.

The exercise was carried out at Nduba Landfill on May 20.

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The Police Spokesperson in the City of Kigali, CIP Wellars Gahonzire, said the destroyed items included cannabis, and skin bleaching products.

"The destroyed products include 352 kilogrammes of cannabis, 1,203 litres of illicit brew commonly known as Kanyanga, substandard locally made alcoholic drinks, foodstuff, beverages, skin bleaching lotions known as Mukorogo, and other prohibited products,” Gahonzire told The New Times on Thursday.

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According to Gahonzire, the suspects behind the trafficking of the illegal products will be prosecuted.

He commended residents who continue to share information that helps authorities intercept illegal substances and prohibited products before they reach communities.

Gahonzire also urged the public to report individuals involved in the sale and distribution of illicit drugs and banned products.