The Lilongwe Senior Resident Magistrate Court has ordered a Nigeria national, Chima Okoyi to pay K1.5 million or in default serve a 12 months jail sentence with hard labour for being found in possession of 17 blisters of cocaine.

Okoyi was arrested on August 27 this year at his home in Area 49.

Lilongwe Police Spokesperson Hastings Chigalu has confirmed of the development in an interview with the press.

According to Chigalu, Okoyi is yet to pay the fine.