Police in Kawale have arrested 19 suspects during an intelligence-driven operation conducted on the night of September 29, 2026, in Chilinde, Area 23 and Kawale.
The operation was conducted jointly with Lilongwe City Council officials.
Of the 19 suspects, 17 were arrested for allegedly operating liquor shops without licences, while two others were arrested for being found in possession of 300 grams of cannabis sativa.
The suspects are currently in police custody and will appear before court soon. The two cannabis suspects will appear in court after the seized substance is analysed at Chitedze Research Station.
Sub-Inspector Mabvuto Precious Phiri
P.R O- Kawale Police Station
Cell: 0995873467/0884024149
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