Dar es Salaam, March 27 -- KILIMANJARO: THE Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA), in collaboration with other security agencies have destroyed 285.5 acres of khat farms in Same District.

During the operation conducted from 19 to 25 March 2025, seven suspects were arrested, including the long-wanted suspected leader of the illegal khat trade in Tanzania, Ms Interindwa Kirumbi, commonly known as ‘Mama Dangote.

Speaking after the operation, DCEA Commissioner General Aretas Lyimo stated that Mama Dangote is a major producer and distributor of khat in the country.

“For over 30 years, she has been running networks involved in the illegal trade, controlling various markets despite knowing it is against the law,” Mr ...