Police arrest 2 in Rumphi for human trafficking

Police in Rumphi have arrested two suspects on allegations of human trafficking just a day after the law enforcers discovered 45 Ethiopians in the district.

The police have arrested Yohane  Mkandawire, 23 and Nelson Mkandawire, 19 for allegedly trafficking In persons at Bale area.

The two were arrested within Bale Hill.

Teshel Ayel, 21 and 6 others who are Ethiopian nationals were found  hidden in a curve and the two suspects  were amongst them .

They have since been charged with Trafficking in Persons and the 7 Ethiopians have been charged with illegal entry into the country and they will appear before court to answer the charges.

Police are appealing to community members to continue working together with police in order to deal with this malpractice.

Further more, the police recommends the good citizens  who  report whenever they see strange faces.

The two Malawian suspects are from Mhungulu Village under Traditional Authority Mwankhunikira in Rumphi.