Police at Jenda, in Mzimba have arrested 15 people for suspecting them that they committed various crimes around Jenda.

Spokesperson for Jenda Police MacFarlane Mseteka, has confirmed the arrest and said the suspecta have been arrested during the night of 6^th February 2024 through intelligence driven operation conducted in the area.

According to Mseteka, Among the 15 suspects, five were nabbed for being found in possession of 72 bags of charcoal which were displayed for sale at the trading centre near M1 road without permits.

While the remaining 10 were arrested for idle and disorderly as they were found in state that was suspiciously questionable and loitering while excessively drunk at around 0200hrs at the trading.

Mseteka says the suspects will appear before court after the completion of paper work.

Meanwhile, Police at Jenda have since assured the public that they will continue to make these arrests in order to bring sanity in their policing jurisdiction.