KASUNGU POLICE ARRESTS 3 IN POSSESSION OF CHAMBA

Three men are in police custody in Kasungu after being found in possession of Chamba.

Inspector Harry Namwaza PRO for Kasungu Police Station said the three were arrested on July 5, 2020 close to Nambuma area as they were runningaway from police officers who were following them.

He said the suspects have been 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.

“Police officers at Santhe got a tip off that a certain motor vehicle carrying Chamba was heading Santhe this prompted police to mount 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.” Explained Namwaza

“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. The team later arrested the three suspects and seized the stuff.” Said Inspector Namwaza

He has indicated that the suspects are in police custody and will appear in court soon.

Source:  BeyondFm