Henry Shula Kasolo Convicted, Sentenced to 7 Years Imprisonment With Hard Labour

By Joshua Jere The Lusaka Magistrate Court has sentenced 54-year-old Henry Shula Kasolo, a notorious Drug Trafficker who was charged and arrested in June 2025 in Lusaka District of the Lusaka Province. This is according to a statement issued by Drug Enforcement Commission Public Relations Officer Allan Tamba. The matter is in connection with the offence of trafficking in 117 packs of compressed high-grade cannabis, weighing a combined 73.9 kilogrammes, which Kasolo concealed in four suitcases. At the time of his arrest, the DEC also seized cash amounting to 10,200 United States dollars and 6,000 Kwacha, reasonably believed to be proceeds of crime and a Toyota Hilux motor vehicle which was used in the commission of the illicit activity. Mr Tamba says the landmark court outcome demonstrates the tireless dedication, discipline and professionalism exhibited by officers, culminating in the meticulous gathering of intelligence, strengthened inter-agency investigations that crossed borders, as well as effective prosecution by the National Prosecution Authority (NPA). He said in order to ensure that crime does not pay, the Commission has instituted investigations into assets linked to Henry Shula Kasolo’s illicit activities.