Police in the country has identified the suspect as Masuzo Venus who was arrested on Thursday at Mponda Primary School during an operation police conducted after receiving a tip from well-wishers.

Malawi based media houses have reported that the suspect was found trafficking 18 bags of charcoal in a motor vehicle registration CZ 4963 Mazda Bongo.

Masuzo Venus is expected to appear before court soon to answer a charge of trafficking in forest produce without a licence.