Crime writer
Police have arrested eight drug peddling suspects who were found with drugs and substances, in Harare and Beitbridge.
Read the police statement:
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of eight suspects in connection with unlawful possession of dagga, crystal meth and unregistered medicine in Harare and Beitbridge between 2 March to 4 March 2025.
“The arrested suspects are Mphakamiseni Dhlamini (41), Ishmael Chikara (35), Linda Jimu (26), Privilege Muchenje (39), Sylia Tanyanyiwa (41), Simbarashe Maenzanise(41), Siphelile Mashamba(33) and Alice Shatirwa (29).
The arrests led to the recovery of 151 kilograms of dagga, 260 X 100 broncleer syrup, and yet to be established quantity of crystal meth.”
According to police, the bulk of the dagga was found at Beitbridge border post and is warning that law enforcement agencies will continue their fight against drug trafficking.