The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested eight suspects in connection with drug-related offences in North-Western and Western provinces.
In North-Western Province, Muswila Mukumbi, aged 30, was arrested in Kasumbela area of Kalumbila District for unlawful cultivation of cannabis weighing 170 kilogrammes and unlawful possession of a firearm with six rounds of ammunition.
Also arrested in the same area were Patson Kaloku, Michael Lubelenga, Gertrude Lubelenga and Edward Mulaya. The four have been charged with unlawful cultivation of cannabis plants weighing a combined total of 350 kilogrammes.
In a separate operation in Kapombu area of Mwinilunga District, Maggie Insanga, aged 33, was arrested for unlawful cultivation of cannabis weighing 50 kilogrammes.
Meanwhile, in Western Province, Ululi Mulikita of Limulunga District and Sipopa Sipopa of Mongu District have been charged with trafficking in cannabis weighing 50.2 kilogrammes and 20.5 kilogrammes respectively.
All suspects are currently in lawful custody awaiting court appearances.
DEC Public Relations Officer Allan Tamba has thanked law enforcement partners and members of the public for their continued support and urged citizens to report any suspected drug-related activities.
