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| Linda Chinula |
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| Chinula holding her Cocaine |
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 weighing
two kilograms.
Sergeant Sapulain 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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