The operation commenced with surprise visits to bars along Keita Road in Kabale Town and Nkunda Road street, where the arrests occurred.
In February 2020 government implemented Tobacco Act imposing a 100% smoke-free policy in public areas, prohibiting smoking within 50 meters of such spaces. Additionally, the sale of cigarettes in specific public places, such as healthcare facilities, cinemas, police stations, prisons, and within 50 meters of educational institutions or places where children are cared for, is strictly prohibited."Why do you want to arrest us yet government collects a lot of taxes from cigarettes," he questioned.Dr.