Truck driver nabbed for illegally importing medicines

A 34-year-old truck driver has been apprehended in Kazungula, Southern province, for allegedly illegally importing medicines and trafficking in prohibited substances.

SAMWAKA MWANANYAMBE, a resident of Kafue district, was found with 31 bundles of suspected high-grade cannabis weighing 580 kilograms.

The suspect was also found with 35 boxes of Benylin with Codeine, which was concealed inside a compartment in the truck he was driving from South Africa.

Drug Enforcement Commission Spokesperson, ALLAN TAMBA has confirmed the apprehending of MWANANYAMBE, who was intercepted during an operation, following a tip from some members of the general public.