Police in Lusaka’s Matero township have arrested 31 criminals, commonly known as Junkies, who have been terrorising residents.
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According to a statement issued by Zambia Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga, a team of police officers, who undertook the operation, were all in plain clothes and used a motor vehicle which is not marked.
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Hamoonga said the operation started around 18:10 hours and that the cornered Junkies are currently detained at Matero Police Station.
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“This brings the total number of detained Junkies to 65 in Lusaka. Police investigations are on going,” he said.
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Meanwhile, Hamoonga warned criminal elements that police shall not relent in arresting them until they stop their criminal activities.
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Kalemba November 7, 2022
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