Seven arrested as drugs control body destroys over 200 acres of illegal khat in Kilimanjaro


Dar es Salaam. The Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) has seized nearly 300 kilogrammes of illegal khat and destroyed more than 200 acres of illicit farms during a week-long crackdown in Same District, as part of efforts to curb drug-related offences and protect local communities.

According to a statement released today, February 17, seven suspects have already been arrested and are expected to appear in court once investigations are completed.