Charcoal Smugglers Go Motorbike | Uganda News

Uganda News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 17, 2026 · 2m

Charcoal smugglers are ditching trucks for boda boda motorcycles—small, stealthy, and perfect for night rides through forest paths. With dozens of riders making multiple trips under cover of darkness, they’re evading patrols and hauling massive loads without raising suspicion. One rider made 15 bags in a single night, earning 75,000 shillings—a fortune compared to daytime wages. Environmentalists warn this is a major blow to conservation, as the bikes slip through surveillance gaps and connect to hidden networks of dealers who rarely set foot in the forest. Arresting riders alone won’t stop…