In a recent operation, police in Kabwe district, Central Province, have confiscated 39 210-litre drums of oil believed to have been acquired illegally by a local businessman. Central Province Police Commissioner Charity Munganga disclosed that the contraband was discovered based on a tip from the public, concealed in a residence in Nakoli compound.
Munganga reported that the businessman, who allegedly purchased the oil from a truck driver en route to South Africa, intended to sell it as cooking oil. The police commissioner emphasized that the seized material will remain in state custody until its content, reported to be cooking oil, is verified, and its source is confirmed.
Highlighting a growing trend in Central Province, Munganga expressed concern about an increasing number of cases involving products bought in transit. She assured the public that thorough investigations will be conducted to ascertain the legality of the obtained oil.
Central Province Permanent Secretary Milner Mwanakampwe issued a caution to businessmen, urging them to refrain from buying and selling unlabeled products. Mwanakampwe stressed that the sale of unmarked goods raises questions about quality and poses potential risks.
The businessman involved, identified as Mr. Tembo, acknowledged his inability to contact the transporter who sold him the oil. He revealed that the transaction was facilitated through an agent, and he purchased the oil at 4,000 Kwacha per drum. The case underscores the need for vigilance against illegal acquisitions and reinforces the importance of verifying the authenticity of products in circulation.
THOSE ARE 20 Litre BUCKETS
Leave them alone.
Leave thieves alone???? What kind of nation have we become?
This is natural reaction to a failed economy under incompetent hh
At last law and order starting to prevail in a small way
Leave them alone to do illegal trade ?
where will hat take us ??
This must be a case of customs corruption. ZRA should be sniffing around.
Zambia reeks of corruption. Its corruption everywhere. In Hospitals, Schools, on roads, in government offices, even in Churches. When shall we get a President that can clean up this potentially [prosperous country?
Cleaning up the country is not a push-button job. Unfortunately many people think it is.