Malawi police bust & arrest ‘chamba’dealers
Three suspects are in police custody in Kasungu after being found in possession of Indian hemp also known as cannabis sativa of chamba.
By Draxton Maloya
According to the Police Public Relations officer, Inspector, Harry Namwaza the three were arrested on Sunday, close to Nambuma area as they were running away from patrolling police officers who were following them.
Namwaza said, “the suspects are identified as Gift Kwakwala, 24 of Daudi village, traditional authority Khumba in Phalombe, Elick Chibende , 28 of Katsilizika village, traditional authority Kalumbo in Lilongwe and Bonface Phiri, 22 of Kwinda village, traditional authority Khosolo in Mzimba.
“Facts are that, our officers at Santhe police post got a tip off that a certain motor vehicle carrying Chamba was heading Santhe, so they mounted a snap roadblock in attempt to intercept the alleged motor vehicle.
As the police officers were waiting for the alleged motor vehicle, it appeared but upon seeing police officers it branched into another unchartered route before it entered the main road where it started cruising at a high speed a thing which made the officers to start following it,” Namwaza said
He further said that in the course of following the motor vehicle, a communication was made to detectives at Kasiya Police Unit who also started following the same and together they managed to intercept the vehicle, Nissan Bongo registration number BS 5539 white in colour close to Nambuma area.
“Upon searching the vehicle it was found to have carried 8 bags of Cannabis Sativa and arrests were effected and subsequently seized the illicit stuff.
The suspects are in police custody and will appear in court soon.
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