𝟭𝟴𝟬 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗜𝗭𝗘𝗗, 𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗔

Detectives from Teso South, Busia County, have arrested two suspected criminal gang members and recovered 180 National Identification Cards bearing different names, along with a tear gas canister and a trove of suspected stolen items.

The suspects, identified as Francis Okoside, a.k.a Franco, and Douglas Barasa, a.k.a Dady Okangu, were apprehended during a targeted operation aimed at dismantling criminal networks in the region.

Following their arrest, detectives executed a search at Okoside’s residence, conducted in the presence of his family.

The extensive search revealed 180 National Identification Cards bearing different names, prompting investigators to probe how the vital documents came into the suspect’s possession and whether they were being used, or intended for use, in criminal activities.

In addition to the ID cards, investigators uncovered a tear gas canister, a heavy metal rod, and eight metal bars believed to be used for house-breaking. Also seized were two pairs of military boots and five mobile phones, among other incriminating items.

All recovered items have been secured as exhibits, while the two suspects remain in custody as processing continues ahead of their arraignment.

The operation is ongoing, with detectives actively pursuing additional leads to unearth the full scope of the suspects’ criminal endeavours and identify other individuals who may be part of the suspected criminal network.

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