Two arrested in Limbe over illegal pesticide sales
What Happened
Police in Limbe have arrested two men accused of selling counterfeit and unregistered pesticides without a licence. The suspects — Patrick Savala, 35, from Mulanje, and Lewis Dzikolatha, 25, from Chikwawa — were detained on 27 July after officers from the Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Section received a tip‑off during a routine patrol. They have since been charged with multiple offences, including selling pesticides without a licence, selling unregistered and adulterated products, and decanting pesticides, all contrary to Section 44 of the Pesticides Control Act. They remain in custody and are expected to appear in court. Detectives traced […] Two arrested in Limbe over illegal pesticide sales appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.
Practical Implications
Lawyers should watch for potential compliance exposures related to the sale of unregistered pesticides in Malawi, and advise clients on the risks associated with purchasing from unauthorized vendors.
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