Uganda Police Force reported that officers at Entebbe International Airport seized 21,962.84 grams of illegal drugs in 2024. The confiscated substances included 4,459.07 grams of heroin, 13,289.72 grams of methamphetamine, and 4,214.05 grams of cannabis sativa. The recent Annual Crime Report showed these results despite a 75% decrease in narcotics cases compared to last year. Airport security intercepted these drugs through improved screening methods and better teamwork with international partners.
Officers recorded only five drug smuggling attempts throughout 2024, down from twenty incidents during 2023. Law enforcement successfully prosecuted four cases and secured convictions against the smugglers. One case remains under active investigation by authorities. Police officials credit their ongoing success to enhanced security protocols and stronger partnerships with global agencies that track drug trafficking networks. These collaborative efforts help identify suspicious travelers before they reach customs checkpoints.
Police commanders warned that traffickers constantly develop new methods to hide drugs from detection systems. The substantial amount of narcotics stopped at the airport demonstrates the effectiveness of current security measures. Law enforcement leaders stated that fighting drug trafficking remains their highest priority at all Ugandan entry points. They encouraged airport staff and travelers to report any suspicious activities they might observe during their journeys through the facility.
The total weight of intercepted drugs exceeded 21 kilograms, representing significant market value and potential harm prevented from reaching Ugandan communities. Despite fewer reported cases, the quantity seized suggests traffickers may be attempting to move larger shipments less frequently. Airport authorities continue training personnel to recognize signs of drug smuggling behavior and suspicious package characteristics. Police departments across Uganda work together to trace these criminal networks beyond the airport boundaries.
Officers recorded only five drug smuggling attempts throughout 2024, down from twenty incidents during 2023. Law enforcement successfully prosecuted four cases and secured convictions against the smugglers. One case remains under active investigation by authorities. Police officials credit their ongoing success to enhanced security protocols and stronger partnerships with global agencies that track drug trafficking networks. These collaborative efforts help identify suspicious travelers before they reach customs checkpoints.
Police commanders warned that traffickers constantly develop new methods to hide drugs from detection systems. The substantial amount of narcotics stopped at the airport demonstrates the effectiveness of current security measures. Law enforcement leaders stated that fighting drug trafficking remains their highest priority at all Ugandan entry points. They encouraged airport staff and travelers to report any suspicious activities they might observe during their journeys through the facility.
The total weight of intercepted drugs exceeded 21 kilograms, representing significant market value and potential harm prevented from reaching Ugandan communities. Despite fewer reported cases, the quantity seized suggests traffickers may be attempting to move larger shipments less frequently. Airport authorities continue training personnel to recognize signs of drug smuggling behavior and suspicious package characteristics. Police departments across Uganda work together to trace these criminal networks beyond the airport boundaries.
