21-year-old arrested over suspected theft of goods from trucks in Kitwe

“As a result of continued police patrols and heightened vigilance in the area, on September 16, 2026 at about 14:00 hours, Police officers and CCPU members received information that a man suspected to be involved in a similar offence was allegedly attempting to steal goods from another truck,” Hamoonga said.

He said police and CCPU members, with assistance from the truck driver, swiftly responded and apprehended the suspect.

The suspect was identified as Moses Musa, 21, of Kandabwe in Kitwe. Hamoonga said Musa was in police custody and would appear in court once investigations were concluded.

Hamoonga commended members of the public, particularly truck drivers, for cooperating with law enforcement agencies in preventing and detecting criminal activities.

“Members of the public are encouraged to promptly report suspicious activities to the police and avoid confronting suspected criminals themselves,” he said.

He warned people involved in the theft of goods from trucks that police had intensified patrols and surveillance along major transit routes.

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