MP warns against drug trafficking

MP warns against drug trafficking

Mpika , June 7, 2013,  ZANIS— Mfuwe Member  of parliament  Mwimba Malama  has warned  people in his constituency to desist  from abusing drugs.

Addressing a meeting at Changalilo school  in his constituency today, Mr Malama said the law will  deal firmly with any person involved in illegal dealing of psychotropic substances such as ganja .

He revealed that the PF government through the Drug Enforcement Commission is striving to stump out drug abuse .

Mr Malama explained that trafficking or cultivating ganja  is illegal in Zambia and people who shall be found wanting will be dealt with severely. 

 The Mfuwe area member of parliament was recently in chief Nabwalya and chief Mpumba  areas  on an  anti drug mission.

Mr Malama held meetings in chief Mukungule area, Lushinga Chisala, Kapamba falls,Lufila  and Katibunga.