Tanzania: Police arrest a US Army Soldier allegedly found with hand grenades

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Tarime, Mara - November 17, 2025

The Police Force in the Tarime–Rorya region has said it has arrested Charles Onkuri Ongeta (30), a dual US and Kenyan citizen and a soldier in the US Army with the rank of Sergeant, in possession of four hand grenades (CS M68 type).

According to the Police statement, the soldier was arrested on November 16, 2025, around 12:00 PM (noon) at the Sirari border area, upon arrival from Kenya into Tanzania in a Toyota Land Cruiser with license plate number KDP 502 Y.

Police have said that this type of grenade is not permitted for entry into the country according to firearm ownership laws, and that investigations and interrogations are ongoing so that legal measures can be taken.

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