A young Malawian woman who sells cocaine has been
arrested by Police at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) on Friday when police
confiscated her luggage containing dangerous drug, cocaine .
Sergeant Sapulami Chitonde KIA Public Relations
Officer said the woman aged 22 has identified herself as Linda Chinula who
resides in Mchesi Township in the capital city Lilongwe.
Sgt. Chitonde said the
business lady was arrested upon arrival from Lome in Togo where she went on
Saturday, November 20, 2016 through KIA using Ethiopian Airline and was using
passport number MA574762.
“Following a tip from well-wishers about the
suspect, she was traced upon arrival at KIA’s arrivals Hall where after
collecting her bags and thoroughly searched the drug was found concealed in one
of her hand languages” said Chitonde “This matter is under microscope as the
suspect confessed to be in the business for ages” hinted Sgt Chitonde
He said Linda Chinula whose her home village is
Lambalamba, Traditional Authority (T/A ) Chindi, in Mzimba district will face
charges of Illegal Importation of dangerous drugs, an offence under Section 11(a) as read with
Regulation 19 of Dangerous Drug Act. “The suspect is in Police custody pending
a Court appearance and Airport Police is sending a warning message to the
General public that a long arm of the justice will catch them if tries to use
the facility in importing or exporting anything dangerous,” he warned According
to Chitonde, the suspect is expected to be taken to court next week.
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