By Mulengera Reporters
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has intensified its fight against illegal trade, intercepting nearly 6,000 “bombas” of smuggled Super Match cigarettes in a major crackdown across Northern Uganda.
In separate operations led by URA enforcement teams in Gulu, Arua, and Corner Kamdini, April 28, officers stopped smugglers attempting to flood the Ugandan market with contraband cigarettes believed to have originated from South Sudan.
At the Gulu Logistics Hub, two vehicles were seized after being found with 4,500 bombas of Super Match cigarettes hidden in Rom village, Koro Lapainat. In Arua, URA officials discovered another 100 cartons of the same brand at a consolidation center in Manibe.
The operation reportedly continued in Corner Kamdini, where officers intercepted a black Toyota Ipsum, registration number UAT 452J, loaded with 1,345 bombas of the illegal product, and the vehicle is currently held by the authorities as investigations continue to identify and arrest the owner.
URA has reaffirmed its commitment to protect the country’s economy and ensure fair trade by tightening border controls and cracking down on smuggling.
“These enforcement efforts are part of our broader mission to curb illicit trade and safeguard legitimate businesses in Uganda,” said a URA spokesperson.
