Zambia’s Drug Enforcement Commission arrested two women in separate operations for trafficking more than 14 kilogrammes of cannabis.[1] DEC public relations officer Allan Tamba said the two suspects were Catherine Musonda, aged 41, held for 8.6 kilogrammes and Rhoda Chifwaila, aged 52, held for 6.2 kilogrammes of cannabis.[1] In Lusaka District in Lusaka Province, the Commission formally charged and arrested 41-year-old Catherine Musonda.[1] Her arrest was in connection with trafficking 8.6 kilogrammes of compressed cannabis.[1]
In a separate operation in Mutanuka area of Kapiri Mposhi District in Central Province, 52-year-old Rhoda Chifwaila was arrested for trafficking 6.2 kilogrammes of dry loose cannabis.[2] Together the two operations accounted for a total of 14.8 kilogrammes of cannabis in Lusaka and Kapiri Mposhi districts.[2] The drugs were seized and both suspects were detained in lawful custody to appear before competent courts.[2]
Tamba reminded the public that cannabis contains potent elements which, when abused, can cause serious mental disorders, memory and attention deficits, depression and cardiovascular ailments.[2] He urged the public to keep reporting drug trafficking so collaborative prevention, detection and prosecution can help create resilient, healthier and safer communities for all.[2]
