KAMPALA, Uganda: Security agencies in western part of Uganda arrested four suspects(unidentified), including a one Alex for trying to sell 150k gold suspected to be part of the shipment stolen last year.
Uganda Police and arm in coordinated led operation arrested the suspects on Tuesday, April 21 in the Kasese western district of Uganda.
According to police the suspects were tracked from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)-Uganda border at Bwera in Kasese District, a known transit point often monitored for cross-border mineral movement.
“This arrest represents a significant step in the ongoing effort to recover stolen gold connected to last year’s high-value theft,”.one of the officers who conducted the arrest said.
He further said that “This operation follows ongoing intelligence tracking and collaboration between security units. We believe the recovered gold may be part of a larger shipment stolen last year,”
However, the four suspects remain in custody as investigators strive to uncover the full scope of the network, including potential accomplices and cross-border connections.
However, the authorities in security agencies have not revealed the exact quantity of gold seized during the arrest. But forensic checks and traceability assessments are underway to determine if it matches the 150-kilogram shipment reported stolen in 2025.
The illegal trade routes in the Great Lakes region face increased scrutiny. Uganda has increasingly been recognized as a key transit point for gold coming from eastern DRC.Recent cases reported by regional media have highlighted similar enforcement actions.
Earlier this year, security operations at Entebbe International Airport uncovered a 50-kilogram gold smuggling attempt, with investigators linking the seizure to broader transnational syndicates operating between Congo and global markets.
