Police in Zomba have arrested nine people suspected to have committed various offenses within the district.

According to Zomba Police Station deputy public relations officer Aaron Chilala, the suspects were arrested as the police’s Criminal Investigations Department was conducting an intelligence-driven operation dubbed ‘Usalama’ within the district

Chilala says out of the nine, four have been arrested at Dzaone Market as they were selling medical drugs and equipment without a license.

“They have been identified as Richard Jazwell, 32, Goerge Mvula, 23, Mphatso Masautso, 33, and Galasiyanl Waliya, 32, all from Traditional Authority Chikowi in Zomba District,” he said.

Chilala said that the drugs that were found include Bactrim, Amoxyclin, Panado, Flagil, Magnesium, Viagra, Indocid, Aspirin and Sarbutamol among others.

“While five others have been arrested for charges ranging from illegal possession of petroleum products, theft and receiving stolen property,” he said.

The suspects are expected to appear before court soon to answer charges leveled against them.