Police in Dedza arrested a 46-year-old man on suspicion of supplying chamba to pupils at Kapalamula Primary School.[1] The suspect was identified as Mayamiko Empraim, who is alleged to have supplied the drug to three learners aged between 13 and 15.[1] The drug was described as cannabis sativa, the botanical name for chamba.[1]

Empraim was in police custody and was expected to appear in court soon to answer a charge of being found in possession of cannabis sativa.[1] Dedza Police Station public relations officer Sergeant Beatrice Jefita said the matter came to light after a community policing outreach programme at the school, where officers taught learners about the dangers of drug and substance abuse.[1] After the programme, one learner told the head teacher that some pupils were smoking the drug.[1] The head teacher reported the matter to the police.[1] Police investigated the report and made the arrest.[1]

Empraim comes from Kapalamula Village in Traditional Authority Kachere in Dedza District.[1]