Police at the Mchinji One-Stop Border Post have arrested Yohane Mattias, 28, for being found in possession of Cannabis Sativa (Chamba) without a permit.

According to Mchinji Police Public Relations Officer, Limbani Mpinganjira, the suspect was arrested on October 30, 2025, following tip-offs from well-wishers who reported that Mattias was trading the illicit drug at Kaombe, near the border.

During the raid, officers recovered 402 twists of loose cannabis sativa from the suspect’s premises.

Mpinganjira added that Mchinji Police have since intensified operations to curb illegal drug trade and other criminal activities along the border as part of efforts to maintain law and order in the district.

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