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Victor Maphosa Mashonaland East Bureau
POLICE in Marondera yesterday arrested Tatenda Spinyu (34) for illegal possession of 259kgs of mbanje.
Spinyu was arrested following a high-speed chase with the police after he attempted to evade a roadblock that was mounted along Harare-Wedza road.
He lost control of his vehicle during the hot pursuit and it veered off the road before landing on its roof, resulting in his arrest.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident.
“On November 8, 2021 police who were on an early morning blitz at the 105-kilometre peg along Wedza-Harare Road arrested Tatenda Spinyu (34) for illegal possession of 259 kgs of dagga.
“The Ford double cab vehicle he was travelling in was involved in a road traffic accident while trying to evade a police checkpoint. The other three suspects escaped. Investigations are underway,” Asst Comm Nyathi said.
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