Dar es Salaam, Feb. 12 -- DODOMA: POLICE in Dodoma Region have arrested Omary Bakari, a 45-year-old resident of Chemba District, for allegedly trafficking 148 kilogrammes of khat.

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Dodoma Regional Police Commander (RPC) George Katabazi confirmed that the suspect was apprehended on February 4th this year in Chemba, while illegally transporting the narcotic substance.

“The suspect was found in possession of 148 kilogrammes of khat, which he was trafficking in violation of the law,” RPC Katabazi said.

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He said that Bakari was using a Mitsubishi Canter truck, registration number T 220 ABF, which contained a hidden compartment designed...