# East African law enforcement operations and training > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/east-african-law-enforcement-operations-and-training > Updated: 2026-10-28T19:24:26.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Law enforcement agencies in Uganda, Burundi, and Rwanda have engaged in various security operations and professional development initiatives. In Uganda and Burundi, police conducted crackdowns targeting narcotics, theft, and human trafficking. Ugandan authorities arrested 196 suspects in Kampala and surrounding areas, recovering weapons and suspected narcotics. In Burundi, police seized over 361 kg of cannabis, destroyed a large cannabis field in Ruvubu National Park, and rescued two minors being trafficked toward Tanzania. Concurrently, police training programs were completed in Uganda and Rwanda to enhance security capabilities. In Uganda, 193 officers graduated from a Basic Intelligence Course focused on crime analysis and intelligence gathering. In Rwanda, 1,652 trainees completed a Basic Police Course, with officials noting the importance of addressing modern threats such as cybercrime and transnational crime. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-28: Police officers complete training courses in Uganda and Rwanda Police officers in Uganda and Rwanda have completed specialized training programs aimed at enhancing intelligence gathering, crime prevention, and addressing modern security threats like cybercrime. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-officers-complete-training-courses-in-uganda-and-rwanda ### 2026-10-23: Police conduct major crime and drug crackdowns in Kampala and Burundi Police in Uganda and Burundi have arrested hundreds of suspects and seized large quantities of narcotics, weapons, and illicit goods during recent regional crime crackdowns. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-conduct-major-crime-and-drug-crackdowns-in-kampala-and-burundi --- Cite as: East African law enforcement operations and training. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/east-african-law-enforcement-operations-and-training