By: Aisha Chiwaya

Salima, January 9, Mana. In a bid to ensure sanity in the district, prevention of fire accidents and fuel panic buying, Police in Salima on Wednesday, confiscated 65 litres of fuel plus empty plastic bottles and gallons from illegal vendors.

According to Salima Police Public Relations Officer, Sub Inspector Rebecca Ndiwate, the illegal vendors are suspected to have been buying the commodity at a lower price from fueling stations, and selling them at a higher price.

"The act of these vendors keeping fuel in plastic Jerry cans and containers do not only go contrary to Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority Act but also posing danger to lives of people surrounding the storage area," she said.

In addition, the operation 'chotsa zigubu' also aims to ensure that no one is found buying fuel using gallons or selling or keeping fuel in unauthorized places.

She said anyone found doing the same will be arrested to answer relevant charges. Meanwhile, Police have appealed to the public to report anyone found buying fuel in Jerry cans, selling and storing the same without a permit.