Police have arrested 14 suspects in an operation targeting individuals accused of illegally siphoning fuel from motor vehicles and selling it to motorists in Kampala.
The suspects were arrested on November 2, 2026, during a search and cordon operation conducted by Kampala Metropolitan Police through Kabalagala Police Division in Kitoro and Agip zones, Kibuli Parish, Makindye Division.
According to police, the operation targeted individuals suspected of extracting fuel from vehicles and selling it to other motorists.
Police also recovered 192 jerrycans containing suspected fuel residues, 16 containers of suspected fuel and 24 fuel-siphoning tubes.
Two motorcycles and three motor vehicles were also impounded during the operation.
In a statement, Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Public Relations Officer ASP Luke Owoyesigyire said the recovered exhibits and vehicles had been taken to the police station to support investigations.
“Samples of the suspected fuel were collected for forensic analysis to establish their composition and determine possible contamination,” Owoyesigyire said.
The 14 suspects are being investigated for unlawful dealing in petroleum products.
Police said investigations were ongoing and promised to provide further updates as necessary.
The forensic analysis is expected to establish the nature and composition of the recovered fuel, including whether it had been contaminated.
