5 truck drivers arrested for trafficking illegal substances

By Julius Sakala

Five truck drivers have been apprehended, in Kazungula, Southern province, in connection with a syndicate of trafficking illegal substances.

The suspects, who work for the same company, Royal Luxury Logistics, were found in possession of 211 boxes of Benylin with codeine, as well as high grade cannabis.

Drug Enforcement Commission Spokesperson, ALLAN TAMBA has confirmed, saying the drivers, who were coming from South Africa, had concealed the illegal substances within their cargo of mealie-meal bags.

Mr TAMBA has identified the suspects as ANDREW SIMWIMBA 30, of Dambwa Central in Livingstone, NAMATAMA MWAANGA 49, of Garden House in Lusaka.

The others are ERNEST MUTAMBO 33, of Ndola, MILLIOT PHIRI 49, of New Kasama in Lusaka, and CYRUS KANZENGA 46, of Kitwe.

Mr TAMBA says the Benylin with Codeine and the high-grade cannabis, together with the trucks, have been impounded for further investigation.