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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

No govt official aided Mphwiyo to escape – police

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Malawi Police Service has refuted rumours making rounds in the country implicating senior government officials in the escape of Cashgate suspect Paul Mphwiyo.

Lilongwe Police hunt Village Headman’s killers

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Police in Lilongwe have intensified efforts to apprehend a group of individuals suspected of being responsible for the murder of Village Headman (VH) Mnduwa in Mitundu yesterday.

Man jailed 20 years for defilement

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The Senior Resident Magistrate's Court in Lilongwe has on July 14 2023 convicted and sentenced a 45-year-old man, John Kafutwa, to 20 years imprisonment with hard labour for defiling an 11 year-old-girl.

Teenager gets 55 months IHL for theft

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Mangochi First Grade Magistrate Court on Tuesday convicted and sentenced 18-year-old Idrissah Julius to 55 months’ Imprisonment with Hard Labor (IHL) for breaking into a building and committing a felony, contrary to section 311 of Penal Code.

Two Nabbed for Stealing Millions of Cash: Police Crack Down on Notorious Theft Ring

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In a major breakthrough, two individuals have been apprehended by the Lilongwe Police for their alleged involvement in a series of high-profile thefts amounting to millions in cash and valuable items. 

Police arrests 24 Ethiopians in Chitipa for illegal entry

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Police in Chitipa on Wednesday arrested 24 Ethiopian nationals for allegedly entering the country illegally at Wenya along Chitipa Nthalire road.
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