Overview:
Two individuals were arrested in Luwero District for selling counterfeit cement. Police recovered fake cement brands and are continuing their investigation into the illegal operation.
The Territorial Police in Luwero District have arrested two suspects for allegedly selling and storing counterfeit cement.
Ronald Onyango and Dauda Mutesasira were apprehended following a police operation in Kasana Market and Kalongo Zone within Luwero Town Council.
The arrests were made after authorities received a tip-off about counterfeit cement being produced and sold at a hardware store along Kasiso Road.
Sam Twineamazima, the Police Spokesperson for the Savannah Region, confirmed the investigation.
“The Territorial Police in Luwero district are actively investigating a case of counterfeit cement that occurred yesterday, Saturday, the 5th of April, 2025, at around 10:30 a.m. at Kasana Market and Kalongo Zone, all within Luwero Town Council,” Twineamazima said.
The investigation was initiated after the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Luwero Station received information about the illegal activity on April 4. Acting swiftly, the OC and a team of officers raided the hardware store, where they arrested Onyango Ronald. They later proceeded to his residence in Kalongo for further searches.
A team led by the District Police Commander (DPC), the Resident District Internal Security Officer (DISO), Scene of Crime Officers (SOCO), and the OC CID conducted a thorough search at both locations. They recovered several exhibits, including bags of suspected counterfeit Tororo Cement, Hima Cement, Fundi Cement, empty packaging bags, and counterfeit materials hidden in two sacks.
“A case of counterfeiting was registered, and relevant statements were recorded from witnesses. Samples were taken for further analysis, and all mentioned companies were informed to provide statements,” Twineamazima said.
Mutesasira was later arrested to assist with further investigations.
Twineamazima added that more inquiries are ongoing.
Police have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities, warning that counterfeiting not only defrauds consumers but also undermines the safety standards of the construction industry.