Zambian authorities have arrested a Nigerian pastor for allegedly trafficking 26.29 kilograms of ephedrine, a medication and stimulant drug, a spokesperson said on Thursday.
Prophet Isaac Amata is the National Co-ordinator of Zion Fellowship International (Non-denominational).
Ephedrine is used as an active agent to manufacture other drugs
This has made ephedrine a highly sought-after chemical precursor in the illicit manufacture of methamphetamine.
Prophet Isaac Amata, 42, is known for having predicted that President Edgar Lungu will win Zambia’s 2016 general elections.
He was arrested by anti-drug officers on Wednesday upon arrival at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka, the country’s capital, according to Drug Enforcement Commission spokesperson Theresa Katongo.
She said the suspect is currently in police custody and will appear in court soon.