Police in Mangochi on November 9, 2026 arrested 42-year-old Martin Moyo for allegedly possessing 500 litres of diesel without a permit at Bakili Muluzi Highway Roundabout within Mangochi Township.
According to Mangochi police Public Relation officer Inspector Amina Tepani Daud said on the night of 9 November 2026, a team of police officers mounted an ad-hoc roadblock at Bakili Muluzi Highway Roundabout. During the operation, they intercepted a two-tonne Nissan Vanette, registration number LL 15422, driven by the suspect from the direction of M’baluku towards Mangochi Boma.
“Upon searching the vehicle, officers discovered three drums containing diesel, with a total volume of 500 litres,” she said.
Daud said Moyo was immediately arrested after failing to produce any documentation authorising the possession or transportation of the petroleum product.
Daud further said Moyi is expected to appear before court soon to answer charges relating to the illegal possession of petroleum products.
“Police in Mangochi continue to warn the public against the illegal transportation and storage of fuel, emphasizing the serious safety risks and legal consequences associated with the malpractice,”she explained.
Moyo hails from Ngalande Village, Traditional Authority Njolomole, in Ntcheu District.
