Police in Soroti City have arrested a suspect following a crackdown on the illegal sale of passports and immigration documents in Eastern Uganda.
Abilo Tesira, a female adult, was caught in an operation carried out on Sunday, February 22nd, 2026, in Orwadai Cell, Soroti East Division. This led to the recovery of 261 passports and several other official documents believed to have been destined for the black market.
East Kyoga Regional Police Commander Ibrahim Saiga said the arrest followed intelligence reports about suspicious activities in the area, prompting a swift response from security officers.
“When we conducted our investigation, we recovered several documents, including certificates and vaccination cards, at the scene in Orwadai Cell,” Saiga said.
According to police, the suspect was taken into custody as detectives expand investigations to identify and apprehend other individuals linked to the racket.
Authorities believe the network could be involved in forging or unlawfully acquiring official travel and identification documents.
Police warned that such illegal activities undermine national security and compromise immigration systems.
All recovered passports, certificates of good conduct, and vaccination cards have been secured as exhibits to support ongoing investigations.
Saiga urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any information regarding fraudulent or illegally obtained documents to the police or immigration authorities.
