FORMER mines and minerals development minister Richard Musukwa says he has petitioned the High Court over what he terms as an illegal action by the Drug Enforcement Commission to seize several of his properties. Musukwa says he cannot fail to buy properties because he has been running several businesses, and has further demanded the immediate vacation of the “nonsensical, illegal seizure” of his properties. Meanwhile, the former mines minister says he has noted that the mining industry is in a crisis and that people are losing confidence every day. A few days ago, DEC officers conducted a search at Musukwa’s house in Chililabombwe and seized several assets among them over 10 vehicles, a firearm, stones and a house. Shortly after...