‘Farmers’ deflate DEC car
- Friday, August 28, 2009, 11:16
- Breaking News
- 8 comments
Angry Kabobola residents yesterday allegedly punctured a Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) vehicle after officers parked it as they raided some homes where cannabis was being sold.
The officers, led by Officer in Charge, Patson Chiwala, were shocked to find their vehicle tyres deflated by angry residents who disappeared after puncturing all the four tyres with sharp instruments.
The development forced Mr Chiwala to hire a private car to transport two suspects who were apprehended for trafficking in cannabis to Mazabuka Police Station.
His handymen had to remain to guard the vehicle as he rushed the suspects to the Police Station and bring a rescue vehicle to toll the government vehicle to a garage where the tryes were mended and fixed back to the vehicle.
Meanwhile, Mr Chiwala last evening assembled another team of DEC officers and arrested a woman for trafficking in illicit drugs. This was after the tryes for the vehicle had been mended.
And Mazabuka District Commissioner, Tyson Hamaamba, said the hostility to DEC officers among residents over the arrests of people trafficking in cannabis would not be tolerated by the government.
Mr Hamaamba said the hostility signifies the impact the Drug Enforcement Commission has made in the district.
Over the weekend, Mr Hamaamba expressed worry at the high proportion of cannabis cultivation in the district and urged DEC to declare war against illicit drug dealers.
Mr Hamammba said the number of people arrested and sent to jail for trafficking in psychotrophic drugs is worrying.
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DEC don’t relent in your noble duties. Crime offenders have to be brought to book. i know its a dangerous job you do.we continue to support your deserved duties.
Are these officers armed? I can imagine if this was to happen in Mexico!!! All these officers would be mince meat 2de. Hon Mangani, make sure these officers are armed or accompanied by fully armed experienced police. we donot want a loss of life in the execution of this dangerous job
Are countries have decriminalised the act on cannabis. Many more are thinking about the same. Whats the problem with Zambia. Should we wait for donors to give instructions. Do not misjudge me. The truth is that I dont Smoke or drink.
Hold on DEC takes it easy…. on cannabis please!! In several developed countries cannabis is no longer an illegal drug and besides when combined with its several uses as in this SKY NEWS on Wednesday August 16th 2009 report “CANNABIS MAY HELP FIGHT PROSTRATE CANCER”. It said compounds found in cannabis may help combat prostate cancer. Active chemicals called Cannabinoids identical to those in the drug halted the growth of therapy-resistant prostate cancer cells in the laboratory. They also reduce the size of tumors in mice with the disease. The scientists in Spain lead by Professor Ines Diaz-Laviada, at University of Alcala, said the research pointed to promising new treatments for prostate cancer. He said that there are areas on prostate cancer cells which can recognize and talk to chemicals found in cannabis. They can stop the division and growth of prostate cancer cells and could become a target for new research into potential drugs to treat prostate cancer. But other experts in Britain’s leading cancer research charity said the early results did not justify getting high on cannabis. But said its interesting research which opens new avenues to explore potential drug targets. These findings have also been published in the British Journal of Cancer which is owned by the Cancer Research UK.
Can it also explain why some old Bemba opposition leaders in Zambia can have High blood pressure but not prostate cancer? And can it explain why rural areas in Zambia such as Gwembe Valley, Kasama, Mwinelunga, Kasempa, Malambo, Mpika, and Chipata have less incidences of the disease? Isn’t it time we started getting high? But on a more serious note, once this research is proven and commercialized this will be a big export industry in Zambia and more profitable the maize or tobacco, as cannabis grows wild without the need of chemicals or fertilizers. What do you think Commissioner Zulu at DEC?
That was quite some drama. Anyway, use of cannabis should not be promoted like the attempt below. However, there is no need for unnecessarily long term sentences for offenders. Cannabis, like beer or tobacco is not good for anybodys health. If taken in moderation however, it can be a good social drug…..maybe nkhosi ya makosi can guide on this one, thats why it is called ‘Fwaka wa Chingoni’.
Presidential purging, DEC officers are always armed and ready for anything
legalise it! dats the only way. more pressure on the peasant farmers by DEC the price for it will go up. when this happens these farmers will make enough money from weed to arm themselves against a useless DEC. Then will have our own Pablo Escorba living on a farm growing tonnes and tonnes of weed. Drug dealers i buy weed from here in manchester can afford to buy cars, guns and bullets to protect there turf or street corner or against police. Legalise it then tax it.
Farmers should ve behaved responsibly. Traffiking of narcotic drugs in unlawful and warrant a prison sentence. So why protect traffikers who destroy our youths selling them dagga, stupid farmers and you must stop cos am watching you.