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Malawian woman Kasusu arrested over drug trafficking in Zambia

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By Nenenji Mlangeni

LUSAKA-(MaraviPost)-A Malawian woman in Zambia has been arrested after she was found with more than 17.85 kilograms of ephedrine in 36 handbags.

Zambia Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) public relations officer, Theresa Katongo has confirmed the news saying the woman was arrested in Livingstone.

The publicist Katongo has identified the suspect as 28-year-old Shakira Kasusu who was arrested upon arrival at the Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport in Livingstone from India.

“The Commission in Southern Province has arrested a 28 year old female Malawian national Kasusu for trafficking in 17.85 kg of ephedrine concealed in 36 handbags.

The suspect was arrested at the Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport in Livingstone upon arrival from India.

Meanwhile, the suspect is in police custody and will appear in court soon.

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publicist Katongo has identified the suspect as 28-year-old Shakira Kasusu Zambia Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) public relations officer Theresa Katongo

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One response to “Malawian woman Kasusu arrested over drug trafficking in Zambia”

  1. Gerald Mapanga Phiri Avatar
    Gerald Mapanga Phiri

    They don’t learn these young ones. Always in drug their is one to sacrifice. When you are in that business it may be you and be ready anytime. It’s dirty business but I wonder why these youth are so greedy and stubborn. There is no such thing of easy money. The easy it looks more dangerous it is