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33 junkies appear in court

By ALICE NACHILEMBE
The 33 Junkies who were apprehended during the police operations to get rid of criminal gangs in communities and Central Business District (CBD) have appeared in Court today.

The ‘junkies’ aged between 18 and 35 who were apprehended during the operation in Lusaka recently have appeared before the Lusaka Magistrate court.

Police Deputy Spokesperson Danny Mwale said they were all charged and arrested with the offence of Idle and Disorderly Persons contrary to the laws of Zambia.

Mr Mwale said the operation aimed at making communities and the Central Business District (CBD) free from criminal gangs will continue.