Two in the cooler for possessing illegal medical drugs

The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has arrested two people for being found in possession of medical drugs without a licence. 

The duo, identified as Wellington Chabakha (65) and Hyphen Matchanga (28) were nabbed on February 20, 2024 at Nsaru Trading Centre in Lilongwe. 

They illegally operated a drug shop and administered prescription to innocent clients, a move that poses a health hazard to the community. 

The Drug and Narcotics section under Criminal Investigations branch pounced on them after a tip-off from well-wishers. 

Minister impressed with Zomba Police College Hospital lab progress

The Minister of Health Honorable Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda, MP, has expressed satisfaction with the progress towards the construction of a laboratory at Zomba Police College Hospital.

The Minister made the remarks on January 24,2024, when she inspected the infectious laboratory building at Zomba Police College Hospital.

She said government is committed to ensuring that the hospital is providing quality health services to the police officers and the surrounding community.

Global Seeds Limited donates reflective jackets, whistles to Chitipi Police Unit

In a strive to enhance security around Chitipi area in Lilongwe, Global Seeds Limited, an indigenous seed company, has emphasized the crucial role of companies and stakeholders in supporting security institutions in their operations areas. 

The Company's Projects Manager, Sheriff Mgwira, has disclosed this on the sidelines of the donation of 30 reflective jackets and 18 whistles the company has made to Chitipi Police Unit, operating under Lilongwe Police Station.

Call for voluntary surrender of illegal guns to Police as Malawi observes International Firearms Amnesty month in November

Malawi Police Service (MPS) calls upon all those keeping illegal firearms to voluntarily surrender them to their nearest Police Station and enjoy absolution as Malawi joins the international community in observing the 2023 Africa Firearms Amnesty Month in November

MPS arrest 7 armed robbers behind Lilongwe murder, robberies

Malawi Police Service (MPS) has arrested seven suspected armed robbers in connection to a spate of robberies and murder targeting Chinese businesspersons in the city of Lilongwe.

The Service has also recovered two firearms - an AK47 Assault Rifle with five live ammunition and a pistol, and two motor vehicles used in the commission of the crimes.

Caution against circulation of false information on social media in relation to cases under investigation

Malawi Police Service (MPS) strongly warns and cautions members of the public against creating and circulating false information on social media pertaining to ongoing investigations of murder cases in the country.

Caution against circulation of false information on social media in relation to cases under investigation

Malawi Police Service (MPS) strongly warns and cautions members of the public against creating and circulating false information on social media pertaining to ongoing investigations of murder cases in the country. Malawi Police Service (MPS) strongly warns and cautions members of the public against creating and circulating false information on social media pertaining to ongoing investigations of murder cases in the country.