Rwanda: Anti-Fraud Department Intercepts 60 Boxes of Smuggled Energy Drink

The Revenue Protection Unit (RPU), a Rwanda National Police unit that supports Rwanda Revenue Authority to fight smuggling and fraud, has intercepted about 60 boxes of Azam energy drink over tax evasion. The energy drinks were seized along Rusumo-Kigali highway. They had been sneaked into the country through an illegal border in Kirehe district.

At the time of interception, the merchandise was being transported in commuter vehicle, Hiace registration number RAA 115N. Meanwhile, the alleged owner of the goods, one Olive Mukabugingo who was also traveling in the same vehicle at the time, was also taken into custody as investigations continue.

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