Failing to identify suspects in drug-related cases is one of the biggest challenges the police face.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Aporosa Lutunauga said it was deemed “not a case” by the police if officers were unable to identify farmers involved in growing marijuana.
ACP Lutunauga said more people were charged with unlawful possession of illicit drugs than cultivation because it was found on them.
When asked how many farmers the police have not charged with unlawful cultivation, he said he did not have the data with him.
“We only register a case when an owner has been identified,” he said.
“We can raid 45 farms, but without establishing the owner, we will not be able to process it through court.”
ACP Lutunauga said this was the biggest challenge the police faced in the fight against illicit drugs.
“Again, our message to the people is to assist the police.
“Tell us information about what we need to know.
“We will pursue the case and take people to court as far as cultivation is concerned.”
