The Kabalagala Police Division, has in custody 14 suspects in connection illegally siphoning fuel from motor vehicles and selling it to motorists.
The Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy PRO, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, said the arrests follow a search and cordon operation carried out on 2nd November 2026 in Kitoro and Agip Zones, Kibuli Parish, Makindye Division.
“During the operation, 14 suspects were arrested to assist with investigations. Police recovered 192 jerrycans containing suspected fuel residues, 16 containers of suspected fuel, 24 fuel-siphoning tubes, two motorcycles and three motor vehicles” he said.
Owoyesigyire said the recovered exhibits and impounded vehicles were conveyed to the station, while samples of the suspected fuel were collected for forensic analysis to establish their composition and determine possible contamination.
“The suspects are being investigated for unlawful dealing in petroleum products” he said.
Owoyesigyire noted that investigations are ongoing, and further updates will be provided as necessary.
