The 23 tons of cocoa are currently exhibited at the CPS in Luwero.
On January 6, 2025, the Territorial Police in Luwero CPS, Savannah Region, registered a suspected case of theft involving 23 tons of cocoa valued at about Shs 750 million.
Investigations indicate that the motor vehicle left Bundibujjo district on January 4, 2025, and arrived in Luwero on January 6, 2025, at 0600 hours. This was after the truck was diverted from its original route and offloaded at the residence of Mr. Bisaso Eric, a 44-year-old businessman, in Mabale Zone, Kiwogozi Ward, Luwero Town Council, Luwero district.
Further inquiries revealed that Bisaso Eric contacted Katongole Jackson, a 42-year-old loader, resident of Kalongo Miti, Luwero Town Council, Luwero district, to assist in offloading the cocoa.
However, given that the truck was already being followed and upon a tip-off, 177 bags of cocoa were recovered and exhibited at Luwero CPS while two suspects are in detention to help in investigations.
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