• 17 year-old boy and 05 others arrested for trafficking in 300 sachets of heroin.
• They were apprehended from Gabon compound during a joint operation with Zambia Police Service.
• DEC is concerned with growing number of young people engaging in drug trafficking.

The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) says a grade 10 pupil of a named school in Chirundu, and five others have been arrested for trafficking in 300 sachets of heroin.
Commission Public Relations Officer Theresa Katongo disclosed to Money FM News that the 17 year-old pupil, has been arrested for trafficking in 53 sachets of heroin.
Ms. Katongo said also arrested and jointly charged is Keagan Chikonga, 24, and Edward Mweetwa, 20, for trafficking in 206 sachets of heroin and nine pre packs of loose cannabis.
“Others arrested include Jeff Mwiinga, 27, Concealia Musonda, 23, and Joseph Ngandu for trafficking in 41 sachets of heroin. The 06 were apprehended from Gabon compound in Chirundu during a joint operation with the Zambia Police Service,” Ms. Katongo stated.

She added that arrangements are being made for the suspects to appear before court.

Meanwhile, Ms. Katongo expressed concern with the growing number of young people engaging in drug trafficking and abuse.

“We wish to urge parents, guardians and other community groupings to take interest in the welfare of young people by seeking help from the DEC when they notice any change in behavior of their children, which may be as a result of drug abuse and trafficking. The DEC offers free counseling services and works closely with other service providers in offering help to drug abusers,” she said.