Zambian Fined K3.5 Million for Smuggling Petrol From Malawi Into Zambia

Zambian Fined K3.5 Million for Smuggling Petrol from Malawi into Zambia

The First Grade Magistrate’s Court in Mchinji has ordered Zambian national John Soko to pay K3.5 million for attempting to smuggle petrol into Zambia. Prosecutor Helix Kamkweche told the court that Soko was found with 27 drums of petrol in his vehicle, amounting to over 1,000 litres. Kamkweche urged the court to impose a stiff sentence, stating that such practices contribute to the country’s ongoing fuel shortages. Magistrate Fred Juma Chilokosw…

Zambian National Fined K3.5 Million for Attempting to Smuggle Petrol into Zambia

By Suleman Chitera Mchinji, Malawi – The First Grade Magistrate Court in Mchinji has ordered Zambian national John Soko to pay K3.5 million for attempting to smuggle petrol into Zambia. According to state prosecutor Helix Kamkweche, Soko was caught with 27 drums of petrol, totaling approximately 1,000 liters, hidden in his vehicle. Kamkweche urged the court to impose a strict penalty, highlighting that such acts contribute to the ongoing fuel sh…