Police in Mangochi are keeping in custody four Malawians and a Pakistan national, 41 – year – old Allie Mahommed for illegal possession of specimen of listed species contrary to section 110(b)of National Parks and Wildlife Act.
The four Malawians have been identified as lnnocent Chiuja, 35, Malinga Kaunda, 34, Jailosi Khozomba, 27 and lshmael Japan, 26.
The suspects were arrested on the afternoon of March 4, 2022 at the Pakistan national’s house within Mangochi Township.
On this material day, Mangochi Police detectives were tipped by members of the community that the said suspects were possessing the listed species (Pangolin) at the said house looking for buyers.
The officers rushed to the house where the suspects were found in the bedroom negotiating about selling price. The officers also found the Pangolin which was hidden in a sack bag.
The suspects claimed to have acquired the live species from Nayuchi in Machinga District.
All suspects will appear before court after the completion of paperwork.
Meanwhile, Police wish to thank members of the public for their support in the fight against wildlife crime in the district.
The four Malawian suspects hail from Traditional Authority Kawinga in Machinga.
*Sub Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi*
*PRO-Mangochi Police Station*
*Cell:0999 706 525*
*Email:mamateps1152@gmail.com*
*Website: www.police.gov.mw*