Chronicle EditorBongani Ndlovu, Online Reporter
A sweeping nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking and the illegal possession of unregistered medicines, Police have arrested 17 people in a series of high-profile busts since the start of the year.
From Harare to Mutare, suspects were apprehended with staggering quantities of illicit substances, including dagga, cocaine, crystal meth, and unregistered pharmaceuticals.
The arrests, which took place between January and February 2025, highlight the growing concern over drug-related crimes and the proliferation of illegal substances in the country.
National Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said they have vowed to intensify efforts to dismantle drug networks, as the nation grapples with the social and economic impact of the drug trade.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that there is no going back in the fight against drug and substance abuse. The public is urged to continue forwarding information regarding drug barons and suppliers through the National Complaints Desk number (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp 0712 800 197,” said Commissioner Nyathi.
He then named and shamed the 17 drug dealers in the list below.
Tafadzwa Kagande (37), of Horning Close, The Grange, Harare:
– Arrested on 8th January 2025 for unlawful possession of 251 kilogrammes of dagga.
Wadzanai Siyamachira (38), of 97 Street, Warren Park D, Harare:
– Arrested on 17th January 2025 for possession of three grammes of Cocaine.
Yeukai Sandra Bangajena (34), of Witchens Farm, Banket:
– Arrested on 22nd January 2025 for unlawful possession of unregistered medicines, including:
– 124 x 10 Iblucap tablets
– 15 grammes Epidem Cream
– 6 x 120 mls Clairman Lightening Cream
– 20 x 10 Ibuprofen
– 78 x 2 Cafemol tablets
– 6 x 60 ml Paw Paw Lait oil
– 20 x 10 Doxycycline 100 mg capsules.
Blessing Phiri (27), of Block B 13, Matererini Flats, Mbare, Harare:
– Arrested on 23rd January 2025 for unlawful possession of five grammes of Crystal Meth.
Sheena Mugwagwa (36), of Area 16 Dangamvura, Mutare:
– Arrested on 24th January 2025 for unlawful possession of:
– 50 grammes of Crystal Meth
– 7 x 100 mls of Broncleer Cough Syrup.
Kalisto Bisenti (45), of Jongwe Road, Mufakose:
– Arrested on 24th January 2025 for unlawful possession of 19 grammes of Crystal Meth.
Tatenda Rusere (38), alias Jack, of Glenview 2, Harare:
– Arrested on 24th January 2025 for possession of 23 grammes of Cocaine.
Morgan Kadungure (26), of Glenwood, Epworth, Harare, and Pride Ezra Madamombe, of Ushewekunze, Harare:
– Arrested on 4th February 2025 at a security checkpoint at the 50-kilometre peg along Beitbridge-Masvingo Road for unlawful possession of 34 kilogrammes of dagga.
Elizabeth Masando (39), of Block 4, B4, Nenyere Flats, Mbare, Harare:
– Arrested on 5th February 2025 for possession of unregistered medicines, including:
– 30 x 100 ml bottles of Ardco-Salterpyn
– 39 x 100 ml bottles of Broncleer Cough Syrup.
Sandra Tirivangani (35), of Block 3, B4, Nenyere Flats, Mbare, Harare, and Perpetua Madamombe (30), of Block 3, B4, Nenyere Flats, Mbare, Harare:
– Arrested on 5th February 2025 for unlawful possession of 136 sachets of skunky dagga.
Naison Takaindisa (37), of Chiedza Township, Karoi, and Necious Chipangura (22), of Orangevale, Harare:
– Arrested on 6th February 2025 for unlawful possession of unregistered medicines, including:
– 1900 Compound Magnesium Trisilicate tablets
– 11,000 Ibuprofen tablets
– 3,000 Quick tablets
– 800 Kifaru Sildenafil tablets
– 1,000 Amoxylin 250 mg capsules
– 6,000 Super Apeti tablets
– 12 Gold skin lotion.
Bezel Munodawafa (35), of Dustin Road, Hillside, Harare:
– Arrested on 7th February 2025 for unlawful possession of three grammes of Crystal Meth.
Moleen Mazani (24), of Mazani Homestead, Njikiza, Nyatsime, Chitungwiza:
– Arrested on 10th February 2025 for cultivation of five plants of dagga.
Wellington Simbarashe John (27), of Mugaragunguwo Street, Mufakose, Harare:
– Arrested on 11th February 2025 for unlawful possession of Crystal Meth.
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