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Two arrested for possessing unlicensed illicit drugs

Police in Balaka district have arrested Malita Panyasa, 47 and Daniel Mkwatulo, 35, for allegedly possessing Cannabis Sativa, popularly known as Chamba, without a licence.

Chinese National Lin’s Corruption Case Referred to High Court

It never rains but pours for wildlife crime convict Yunhua Lin, as the Principal Resident Magistrate's Court in Lilongwe has referred his corruption case to the High Court for full trial.

Dowa man jailed nine years for having sex with 14-year-old girl

The First Grade Magistrate Court in Mponela, Dowa, has jailed a 72-year-old man to nine years Imprisonment with Hard Labor (IHL) for having sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old girl.

Woman arrested over theft involving 10-year-old son

Police in Mwanza are keeping in custody, Ellen Dereki aged 48 for being involved in cash theft alongside her 10-year-old son, who together allegedly stole K1 million from a local businessperson, Emmanuel Chipondwa.

Court denies bail for Chinese wildlife, money laundering convict

It never rains but pours for convicted Chinese national and alleged wildlife trafficking kingpin Yunhua Lin as the Lilongwe Principal Resident Magistrate court has denied his bail application in a corruption case.

Man arrested for illegal possession of fire arm

Police at Mponela in Dowa have arrested a 26-year-old man for illegally possessing a firearm.

Prophet nabbed for having sexual intercourse with biological daughter

Police at Makokola in Mangochi District have arrested a 40-year-old Prophet and founder of Supernatural Embassy Ministry identified as Christopher Phiri for having sexual intercourse with his 16-year-old biological daughter.

Rumphi Police arrest hospital pharmacy assistant

Just a few hours before Matunkha Development Trust donated K16 million worth drugs to Rumphi District Hospital on Wednesday,police in the district arrested a pharmacy assistant at the facility, Robert Mwale, for allegedly stealing 50 viles of anti-rabies vaccine and a carton of oral rehydration salt.

Police arrest four over possession of medical drugs, counterfeit products 

The Lilongwe Police has  arrested four men for being found in possession of assorted medical drugs, equipment and counterfeit maize seed empty sacks. 

Duo nabbed for possessing hemp in Mchinji

Police in Mchinji are keeping in custody two men for allegedly possessing Cannabis Sativa, commonly known as Chamba, without the required permit.

Three arrested for illegal possession of chamba

Police at Mponela in Dowa District on Tuesday arrested three men for being found in possession of Cannabis Sativa, popularly known as chamba, without a license.