Two men are in police custody in Dedza for allegedly attempting to traffic 32 people to Mozambique.

Dedza police spokesperson Cassim Manda confirmed the arrest of the two.

According to Manda the two were arrested in Dzalanyama forest on their way to Mozambique with the group of unsuspecting individuals.

 Manda, added that the 32 comprised seven women, eight men and 17 children.