Four men have been arrested for allegedly being found in possession of 82 bags of Cannabis sativa commonly known as Chamba in Kasungu.

According to Kasungu police publicist Joseph Kachikho, the four were arrested in the wee hours of Sunday 30 January.

Kachikho said police were tipped by a well wisher that there was a certain truck loaded with bags of Cannabis sativa.

The vehicle and the hemp have been taken to police headquarters for further investigations and action.

The four will appear before court soon.