Choma man admits trafficking 0.5gms cannabis

MULENGA MUSONDA writes A 26 years old man pleaded guilty to trafficking in 0.5gms of Cannabis before the Choma Magistrates Court. In this matter Innocent Nchimunya, a mechanic is charged with Trafficking in Psychotropic Substances contrary to the Laws of Zambia. It was alleged that Nchimunya trafficked in 0.5gms of Marijuana a herbal product of Cannabis Sativa without Lawful authority or medical recommendation. The incident is said to have happened on 15th June 2020 and he was apprehended on the same day. When he appeared for plea before Senior Resident Magistrate IdahMupemo, the accused person willingly admitted the charge read against him. Court: Sir, have you understood the charge read to you? Nchimunya: Yes Court: Do you admit or deny? Nchimunya: I admit. Court:Did you traffick in  Marijuana? Nchimunya: Yes Court:How much was it? Nchimunya: It was 1 ball. Court: Did you have lawful authority or justification? Nchimunya: No Court: I record a plea of guilty. After entering a plea of guilty the matter was adjourned to 1st July 2020 for Public Analyst report, Facts and possible sentencing after the Prosecutor applied for an adjournment. Nchimunya was remanded in custody as the offence is non bailable. The Sun