THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) says it has achieved a substantial breakthrough, having seized more than 5 tonnes of cannabis and various narcotics in nationwide raids. In a statement, Thursday, DEC Public Relations Officer Mwenge Mulenga disclosed that the commission carried out special operations in Kalumbila District, North-Western Province, which led to the apprehension of two individuals for unlawfully cultivating fresh cannabis weighing 3.12 tonnes. “The Drug Enforcement Commission has achieved a substantial breakthrough, seizing more than 5 tons of cannabis and various narcotics in a meticulously executed series of targeted raids across different regions. These intensified operations align with the Commission’s strategic goal of curbing the illegal substance supply chain, thereby reducing their availability in communities. This proactive approach...

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