Online Reporter
Arron Nyamayaro
POLICE destroyed dangerous drugs recovered from drug bases and dealers at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital before crushing and disposing of unregistered beverages at the Chitungwiza dumping site.
About 333,2 kgs of processed dagga, 293 plants of dagga, 15,86 grams of crystal meth were destroyed.
The police crushed and disposed of 214 kgs of unregistered beverages, which included Energy Philter and Kombucha.
Police left the site after making sure everything had been destroyed.
To witness the destruction of the dangerous drugs were officials from National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) and the Ministry of Health and Child Care.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi those who provided credible information which has led to the arrest of several suspects.
Some of them have been convicted and given appropriate sentences.
Among the destroyed items were illicit beverages recovered at houses in Waterfalls, Hatfield and at the Mazda Motor Industries complex.
Others were intercepted from transporters at border posts.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police and other stakeholders who included MCAZ, Ministry of Health and Child Care officials witnessed the destruction of exhibits which contained drugs and substances,” said Comm Nyathi.
“They were recovered from different areas that include national entry points, drug bases and houses.
“The suspects were arrested, taken to court where they were convicted and given appropriate sentences. In terms of the Dangerous Drugs Act, the destruction of these drugs and substances, a panel comprising these stakeholders and police is set up to co-ordinate and agree on the destruction.
“We continue to thank Zimbabweans for giving information that led to the arrest of the suspects and urge them to continue supplying information until all the dealers are brought to book and we end drug and substance abuse,” said Comm Nyathi.
