Enga police have arrested a male suspect who was alleged to have transported marijuana the province.
Enga Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Chief Superintendent Steven Harris, said the suspect was stopped during the routine checkpoint operations and admitted that he was transporting the drugs to coastal areas for distribution.
PPC Harris said the suspect was arrested and transported to the Wabag Police Station where he would be charged.
He said that the police would continue targeting drugs, alcohol related offences, illegal weapons and criminals throughout the province.
“Police are aware that alcohol and drugs contribute significantly to violence in our communities, including tribal fighting, assaults and other serious offences,”PPC Harris said.
“Police are also aware that drugs are often exchanged for weapons and ammunition, which are then used by criminals in unlawful violence and other serious crimes.”
“In Enga Province, police do not negotiate with criminals, and we do not have mercy on criminals. If you are involved in drugs, illegal alcohol, weapons or violence, you will be arrested; charged; and you will go to Court.”
PPC Harris said the police would continue doing highway checkpoints, patrols, search operations, arrest of drug dealers and transporters, and Seizure of illegal weapons and ammunitions.
“The Enga Provincial Police are committed to enforcing the criminal law and reducing violence in their communities.”
He urged members of the community to support police and report criminal activity to their local Police Station Commanders.