As people are chasing K1.5 Million award from MERA for reporting illegal possession of fuel three men have been arrested in Zomba for allegedly being found in illegal possession of 43 litres of petrol without a valid permit after a tip-off from people.
According to Andrew Mwale, Deputy Public Relations Officer for Zomba Police, the suspects identified as Wyson Chikuni, 43, Davie Kanjiya, 24, and Chinsazo Osman, 39, were arrested during an intelligence-led operation along ChinamwaliβSongani Road, following reports that some individuals were displaying petrol along roadsides for illegal sale.
Mwale said Chikuni and Kanjiya hails from Traditional Authority Malemia in Zomba while Osman comes from Traditional Authority Nkalo in Chiradzulu.
The three suspects expected to appear before court to answer charges related to illegal possession of petroleum products without a permit.
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