By 
Two alleged notorious cannabis cultivators of 15 miles area in Mushindamo District of North Western Province have been arrested by the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC).
The two suspects identified as Robert Wisamba, a male peasant farmer, aged 47, and James Munongo, male, aged 19, have been charged with the offence of Unlawful Cultivation of fresh cannabis plants weighing 523 kilogrammes.
DEC Public Relations Officer, Allan Tamba, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued in Lusaka on Thursday.
Tamba stated that the charge was pursuant to Section 19 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act Number 35 of 2021 of the Laws of the Republic of Zambia.
“The Commission has since seized the mentioned plants; while the suspects are in lawful custody pending judicial proceedings,” he said.
Tamba thanked members of the public for their vigilance and continued support during our investigations.
Read More: Drug Enforcement Commission arrests eight foreign nationals in separate operations across
“The Commission wishes to further call upon all citizens to partner with the Commission by reporting suspicious activities so that together, we can prevent, detect and combat crimes,” he said.
Recently, the government granted the Zambia National Service (ZNS) authority to grow cannabis and industrial hemp for specifically medical purposes.
The authority was granted by the Ministry of Health following several years after some Zambians had advocated for the cultivation and exportation of cannabis, a move believed would earn the country million of Unites States dollars.
This information was revealed by the ZNS Commander, Maliti Solochi, in Mufulira District.
“ZNS has already secured about 20, 000 hectares of land partly for the growing of cannabis and industrial hemp in Kapona rea of Kabompo District, North Western Province,” Solochi said.
WARNING! All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express permission from ZAMBIA MONITOR.
Comments