Police in Nakaseke District have arrested 22 people for alleged unlawful possession of wildlife species and suspected wildlife products.
The suspects were arrested on Monday night after police officers manning a snap checkpoint intercepted a white Toyota Hiace taxi, registration number UAV 523K, at about 11pm.
According to police, the vehicle was carrying the 22 occupants, hunting equipment and suspected wildlife products.
Among the items recovered and secured as exhibits were hunting nets, spears, pangas, knives, roots and leaves of unidentified species, smoked and fresh suspected wild meat, three pairs of oribi horns, five bushbuck horns and porcupine quills.
The 22 occupants were arrested and detained as police commenced inquiries into the suspected wildlife offences.
Police said the suspects will be transferred to the relevant officials of the Uganda Wildlife Authority for further management.
The arrest was confirmed by ASP S. Twineamazima, the PRO Savannah.
