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Charcoal Smuggling Foiled: Hearse Disguises Illegal Shipment

2/17/2026

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Malawian police and forestry officials intercepted a hearse used to smuggle charcoal disguised as a funeral procession.
In Chikwawa, they found an empty coffin concealing around 30 bags of charcoal worth 3 million Malawi kwacha.
The nine suspects were detained but escaped custody.
Authorities are pursuing them for illegal possession and transportation of forestry products.

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Story summary

Malawian police and forestry officials intercepted a hearse used to smuggle charcoal disguised as a funeral procession.
In Chikwawa, they found an empty coffin concealing around 30 bags of charcoal worth 3 million Malawi kwacha.
The nine suspects were detained but escaped custody.
Authorities are pursuing them for illegal possession and transportation of forestry products.