THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) in Eastern Province has arrested former president Edgar Lungu’s driver and security personnel, identified as Juvensio Mathews Phiri, for trafficking in 55.6 Kg of loose cannabis. Meanwhile, the Commission says it is pleased with its continued success in legal proceedings, exemplified by the recent conviction of former Deputy Inspector General of Police Charity Katanga. DEC Public Relations Officer Mwenge Mulenga revealed in a statement that Juvensio was picked up in Lusaka’s Chelstone area by a combined team of officers from Eastern and Lusaka Provinces that trailed him from Chipata, where he was ferrying the contraband meant to be supplied in Lusaka. He said the suspect was in police custody and had been charged with trafficking...

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