Police in Nkhata Bay District are keeping in custody three people for being found in possession of 16 bags of hemp.

The suspects have been identified as Anderson Chikungu, 43 of Chikungu Village in Traditional Authority Chapananga in Chikhwawa, Mwayi Nahawa, 18, of Namakoka Village in Traditional Authority Mwambo in Zomba and Samson Mwase, 45, of Mtepuka Village in Traditional Authority Mankhambira in Nkhata Bay District.

They all work with Pallet Kings Company as; driver, labourer and watchman respectively.

On January 30, 2022, police received a tip from well-wishers about a certain lorry registration number MJ 8704 Ashok Leyland which was to carry some plunks from Vizara Estate, loading some suspicious sealed bags.

Following the tip, police managed to arrest the suspects who tactically loaded 16 bags of sativa and covered them with plunks to conceal.

They have been charged with being found in possession of Cannabis Sativa and they will appear in court soon.

Meanwhile police in the district commend members of the community for the support towards ending crime through provision of information.

Police further encourage people in the district to keep on providing important information which may help in dealing with criminals.