{"id":98943,"date":"2026-03-31T16:12:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T16:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mozambique\/all-news\/police-investigate-source-of-methamphetamine-in-nampula"},"modified":"2026-03-31T17:37:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T17:37:17","slug":"police-investigate-source-of-methamphetamine-in-nampula","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mozambique\/all-news\/police-investigate-source-of-methamphetamine-in-nampula","title":{"rendered":"Police Investigate Source of Methamphetamine in Nampula"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>The Police of the Republic of Mozambique in Nampula are investigating the source of a rising methamphetamine problem, known locally as &#8216;Makha Sal&#8217;. Recent operations have led to the arrest of 52 individuals, including foreigners, as authorities aim to combat the drug&#8217;s impact on local youth. The situation has drawn significant concern from community leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Mozambique. <\/strong> <\/span>The Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM) in Nampula have said they have not yet determined the source of the methamphetamine that has been prevalent in the streets and neighbourhoods of Nampula in recent months, negatively impacting the lives of many young people.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to the press last Saturday, PRM Deputy General Commander Aquilasse Manda described recent seizure figures as concerning, but did not provide exact numbers. He said that over the past few months, 52 suspects\u2014men and women, including foreigners\u2014have been arrested, without specifying whether they were traffickers or users<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe conducted a well-planned preventive operation aimed at identifying, arresting, and seizing the drug. During that operation, around 52 people were detained, including two foreigners\u2014one Congolese and one Tanzanian. The operation will continue to discourage offenders, who must be arrested, prosecuted, and referred to the judicial authorities,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Known locally as \u201cMakha\u2019 or \u2018Makha Sal \u201d, the methamphetamine was described by Archbishop of Nampula Dom Ina\u0301cio Saure as a \u201csilent weapon\u201d against the youth during his homily on Palm Sunday, the Christian observance marking Jesus Christ\u2019s triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the start of Holy Week.<b> <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Nampula has faced increasing challenges with drug trafficking and substance abuse, particularly among the youth. The rise of methamphetamine, referred to as &#8216;Makha Sal&#8217;, has prompted local authorities to take action, including preventive operations and community awareness initiatives. The involvement of foreign nationals in drug trafficking highlights the regional nature of this issue, necessitating broader cooperation in law enforcement and public health strategies to address the crisis effectively.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Mozambique<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know The Police of the Republic of Mozambique in Nampula are investigating the source of a rising methamphetamine problem, known locally as &#8216;Makha Sal&#8217;. Recent operations have led to the arrest of 52 individuals, including foreigners, as authorities aim to combat the drug&#8217;s impact on local youth. 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