ACC CONFIRMS INTERCEPTING, SEIZING 47 TRUCKS OF MUKULA
… the mukula logs are said to be connected to a former female minister and a female MP
Anti-corruption Commission has intercepted and seized 47 trucks loaded with Mukula tree logs enroute to neighboring Namibia and Zimbabwe, with unknown final destinations.
24 Trucks were intercepted in Mongu on 22nd October, enroute to Walvis bay, Namibia, while 23 Trucks were intercepted in Chirundu on 27th October enroute to Zimbabwe through Chirundu Border. The 47 trucks were found to have no required documentation to transport the Mukula logs.
The Mukula, which was being ferried by Trucks belonging to ACK General Suppliers was seized by the Commission, together with the Trucks, in accordance with Section 58 of the Anti-Corruption Act No. 3 of 2012.
Investigations into the illegal harvesting and transportation of Mukula by some suspected politically exposed persons are still ongoing.
This is contained in a press statement issued by ACC spokesperson Queen Chibwe.
