335 jerrycans of crude waragi valued at over 85million shillings have been disposed off, after impoundment by joint security forces in Karamoja and neighbouring districts.

According to Karamoja police spokesperson, IP Mike Longole, the disposal of the deadly liquor followed acquisition of two court orders from Nakapiripirit and Katakwi magistrates’ courts yesterday.

Longole says the exercise was carried out in Nakapiripirit district where 205 jerrycans were poured while 130 jerrycans were disposed of in Katakwi district.

The illicit drink was impounded in Loregae-Namalu in Nakapiripirit district and other areas of Katakwi during the Easter festive season.

A total of 4542 jerrycans out of the impounded 6370 jerrycans of waragi have been destroyed so far from the onset of the anti-illicit waragi operation.