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'Notorious Tanzanian drug trafficker' arrested during raid in Zambia

BBC News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete February 4, 2026 at 12:48 PM
'Notorious Tanzanian drug trafficker' arrested during raid in Zambia
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A "notorious" Tanzanian drug trafficker, Ahmed Muharram, was arrested in Lusaka, Zambia, on Tuesday during a raid by the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC). Muharram, a 40-year-old who has been on the DEC's watchlist, was apprehended along with other suspects as part of intelligence-led operations. Authorities seized 1,380.8kg of cannabis, including "high-grade" cannabis found at Muharram's residence, and 55 boxes of Benylin cough syrup containing codeine. Several other Zambian and Burundian nationals were also arrested for trafficking cannabis in separate incidents across Lusaka and Chirundu. The DEC stated that all suspects will appear in court and reaffirmed its commitment to preventing Zambia from being used for drug trafficking.

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Burundi 40% Chirundu 40% Lusaka ×360% Tanzania ×270% Drug Enforcement Commission ×280% Zambia ×780% Ahmed Muharram ×390%

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drug trafficking 100% drug enforcement 80% marijuana 70% arrest 60% zambia 60% illegal drugs 50% codeine 50% tanzanian 40%

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