CITIZENS First president Harry Kalaba has urged his political opponents to depoliticise the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport gold saga and allow law enforcement agencies to do their job. Last week, the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) seized a private jet at KKIA after it was discovered to be carrying about US$5.69 million cash on board, five handguns, 126 rounds of ammunition and some suspected gold, leading to the arrest of at least nine foreign nationals and about four local businessmen. Recently, former home affairs minister Stephen Kampyongo said the “miracle” dollars that were flying in at the “sausage airport” must be UPND’s way of trying to control the exchange rate. But commenting on Kampyongo’s remarks, Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali...

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