The police in Luwero have arrested two men in connection with the manufacturing, packaging, and distribution of counterfeit cement.

The suspects, Ronald Onyango and David Mutesasira, were taken into custody on Friday during an intelligence-led operation. Savannah Regional Police spokesperson Sam Twiineamazima said the arrests followed a tip-off to the officer in charge at Luwero Central Police Station about a hardware shop along Kasiiso Road in Kasana Town allegedly dealing in fake cement.

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A joint security team promptly raided the store—owned by Onyango—and later proceeded to his residence in Kalongo-Miti Zone, Luwero Town Council, where they uncovered several bags of suspected counterfeit cement branded as Tororo, Hima, and Fundi. Officers also found empty branded sacks and additional questionable materials packed in two ordinary bags.

A case of counterfeiting has been opened, and samples have been sent for lab testing. Police have also reached out to representatives of the affected cement companies for official statements as investigations continue.

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