Couple in custody for possessing Marijuana
Malawi Police in Limbe are keeping in custody a couple for allegedly being found in possession of Indian hemp (chamba) in Namiyango Township in Blantyre.
Confirming the development, Limbe Police Station Deputy Public Relations Officer (PRO), Patrick Mussa identified the couple as 27 year old Kondwani Kanyenga and his 23 year old wife, Agnes Kanyenga.
“Our Criminal Investigations Department (CID) personnel received information that the said couple was in possession of the illicit drug at their house in Namiyango and a follow-up was made which led to the arrest of the two on August 2, 2018,” he explained.
Mussa said Police found and seized the drug while the suspects have since been charged with ‘found in possession of cannabis sativa’ which is contrary to section 19 of Dangerous Drugs Act.
The PRO said that the couple hails from Chimasula Village in the area of Traditional Authority (TA) Njolomole in Ntcheu and are yet to appear before the court of law soon.
Police is commending members of the public for their continuous provision of fruitful information leading to the arrest of culprits.
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zitselekwete dza apolisi, mmalo momakagwila the real criminals ngati oba ma 145 million you are wasting time on very innocent people who are just trying to earn a living!!!!
Silly policemen. You’re wasting your time arresting these harmless youths when criminals are breaking into people’s homes while white collar criminals are looting our taxes in broad day light! CID ndiye kuti chani. Moreover, you pouce we’re at the forefront of the K145 million scandal. Useless cops!
just leave them, this is just a plant, they have not harmed anyone, unlike those who steal from the government coffers. legalize it.