POLICE in Chingola on the Copperbelt Province have unearthed a scam in which counterfeit fertilizer is allegedly being manufactured and supplied to unsuspecting farmers in the area. The Police have since apprehended 10 people in connection with the same. In a statement yesterday, Copperbelt Police Commissioner Peacewell Mweemba disclosed that the 10 were arrested at Busy Bee Lodge situated in Chingola. “RE: Suspected counterfeit fertilizer product. The above captioned matter refers. On 1st of October, 2023, Police in Chingola were in receipt of information that some people were dealing in counterfeit fertilizer at a certain named place within the district. Quickly, police made a follow-up on the matter and upon arrival at the scene which police came to know as...

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