Beni: 28 people arrested during a lockdown operation in the Malepe neighborhood

Law enforcement arrested 28 people, including two soldiers and seven women, during a lockdown operation in the Malepe neighborhood of Beni on September 19, 2026. This operation follows a rise in crime, with over fifty burglaries reported in September. The police also seized two firearms and 169 rounds of ammunition. Investigations are underway to determine the origin of the seized weapons.