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.

The two were arrested on Thursday evening at Likudzi and Mkando Trading Centres, located in Phalula area.

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According to Balaka Police Spokesperson Gladson M’bumpha, the arrests were made following a tip from a well-wisher that the suspects have been selling the illicit drug in their shops.

“Following this tip off, detectives from Phalula Police Post, led by Detective Sub Inspector Andrex Ziba, made a follow-up which led to the arrest of the suspects and seized the drugs,” said M’bumpha.

He said Panyasa was found with 12 twists and loose Cannabis Sativa in her shop, while Mkwatulo was found with a black plastic bag and a sack of Cannabis Sativa, including 22 twists of the illicit drug in his shop.