Rwanda National Police has arrested a trader in Kigarama Sector, Kicukiro District, suspected of selling substandard alcoholic drinks that had been banned from the market after 328 bottles were discovered hidden in his shop.
The 37-year-old man was arrested in Karugira Cell, Rutoki Village, following information provided by residents.
According to Police, the trader had concealed the alcoholic drinks in his shop, where he sold various other products, and was secretly selling them to customers.
The seized drinks included 33 large bottles of Konyagi, 89 small bottles of Konyagi, eight bottles of Gilbey’s Gin, 120 bottles of Leyon, 22 bottles of African Gin and 52 bottles of TZEE Spirit.
The suspect is being held at Kigarama Police Station as investigations are conducted and a case file prepared for prosecution over the alleged sale of substandard alcoholic drinks.
Rwanda National Police has again warned traders against secretly selling products that have been banned from the market for failing to meet quality standards, urging them to stop the practice and surrender such products for destruction.
It also reminded the public to avoid consuming substandard alcoholic drinks, warning that they can cause serious health problems.
