The gold smuggling suspects have been taken to court, and their case is at the mention stage.
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The Citizen Reporter
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Bukoba. Minerals worth Sh3.3 billion were seized while being smuggled in 55 incidents recorded in various parts of the country between July 2025 and March 2026, while minerals valued at Sh1.6 billion were confiscated in Kagera Region between June and July 2026.
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