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Police Arrest Man with 1,300 Kilograms of Chamba in Mwanza

Summary by Face of Malawi
Police in Mwanza District have arrested 39-year-old James Gunda Phiri for allegedly being in possession of 1,300 kilograms of marijuana. Mwanza Police spokesperson Hope Kasakula confirmed the arrest, stating that Phiri was apprehended at the Mwanza border following a tip by well-wishers. This suspicion prompted forensic officers to conduct a search, which led to the discovery of the marijuana hidden in ten barrels. According to Kasakula, the mar…
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Police Arrest Man with 1,300 Kilograms of Chamba in Mwanza

Police in Mwanza District have arrested 39-year-old James Gunda Phiri for allegedly being in possession of 1,300 kilograms of marijuana. Mwanza Police spokesperson Hope Kasakula confirmed the arrest, stating that Phiri was apprehended at the Mwanza border following a tip by well-wishers. This suspicion prompted forensic officers to conduct a search, which led to the discovery of the marijuana hidden in ten barrels. According to Kasakula, the mar…

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Face of Malawi broke the news in Malawi on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
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