Online Reporter
Freeman Razemba
Senior Reporter
A team of detectives over the weekend intercepted a cross-border bus in Masvingo before escorting it to Harare to arrest a suspected drug peddler waiting to take delivery of the consignment in the capital.
The arrest occurred on Saturday after the detectives received information that the bus was carrying a consignment of drugs and was en route to Harare for delivery.
A search led to the recovery of 100 bottles of Broncleer cough syrup, commonly known as bronco.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest of Peter Zambara (40) at High Glen long distance bus terminus in Harare.
“On January 3, 2026, detectives from CID Drugs and Narcotics Unit, Masvingo, acted on a tip-off and intercepted a cross-border bus in Masvingo.
A search was conducted on the bus, leading to the recovery of two bags containing 300 x 100ml bottles of Broncleer cough syrup.
“The bus was escorted to High Glen, Harare, where Peter Zambara aged 40 was arrested after receiving the illicit consignment,” he said.
On the same day, police in Chivhu arrested Learnmore Nyagumbo (33), Makuwerere James Nyagumbo (31) and Remember Courage Chenzara (20) for unlawful cultivation of mbanje at Plot 24, Vergnoek, in Featherstone.
