Blantyre’s Chisanjere First Grade Magistrate’s court has found guilty and convicted, Z Allan Ntata, a renowned barrister and former legal advisor to late President Bingu wa Mutharika for being found in possession of illicit drugs; (Chamba) and attempting to transport it to Australia through Chileka International Airport.

The parcel was being sent to a Chimwemwe Banda.

A spokesperson for the country’s Airports, Sub-Inspector Dorrah Machila-Chathyoka confirmed arresting Ntata on Wednesday following an anonymous tip on the transaction.

Today, First Grade Magistrate, George Chimombo fined Ntata K80, 000.00 or in default serve 12 months in jail for being found in possession of the Cannabis Sativa without a permit.

Chimombo also fined the convict K20, 000.00 or serve 6 months in default, for attempting to export cannabis Sativa without a permit.

Meanwhile, Ntata has shunned commenting on the matter following the judgement.