THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) deserves commendation as it continues to shrink the operating space for drug traffickers and other criminals. The recent arrest of one of Zambia’s most wanted drug lord marks a critical victory for law enforcement and for the country. This is a significant breakthrough in the fight against illicit drug trafficking, a crime that threatens not only public health and safety but also our nation’s reputation on the global stage. The recent arrest confirms what many have long suspected: drug trafficking in Zambia is no longer an isolated, petty crime but a well-organised, transnational operation. These syndicates often work in shadows, making it difficult for law enforcement to track them. That the DEC managed to apprehend...