Freeman Razemba-Senior Reporter
POLICE have named 25 people convicted and sentenced for drug-related offences, as the nationwide crackdown on illicit substances continues.
The offenders received varying prison terms in separate cases involving the unlawful possession and dealing in dangerous drugs, including mbanje, as well as possession of unregistered medicines.
In a statement, Criminal Investigations Department deputy spokesperson Detective Assistant Inspector Merylin Muriro said the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) was publicising the convictions as part of efforts to combat drug and substance abuse.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police releases the names of accused persons who were arrested, convicted and sentenced on drug and substance abuse-related cases,” she said.
“The police names and shames 25 drug peddlers who were arraigned before the courts and sentenced to varying prison terms.”
Among those sentenced was Easter Beans (29) of Hatcliffe, who received five years in prison for unlawful dealing in dangerous drugs.
Tinozivaishe Zimbeva (29) of Chiredzi was also sentenced to five years for unlawful possession of dangerous drugs.
Audrey Masaidi (33) of Retreat Farm in Waterfalls, and Joseph Njaravani (23) of Glendale, each received 18 months for unlawful possession and dealing in dangerous drugs, respectively.
Tinozivaishe Mubaiwa (27) of Braeside, and Thulani Khumalo (28) of New Marimba, were each sentenced to 12 months for unlawful possession of dangerous drugs.
Mavis Nyamagodo (38) of Seke, Chitungwiza, and Angel Kazanda (38) of Mkoba, Gweru, also received 12-month sentences for similar offences.
Sasha Maposa (35) of Ushewokunze, was sentenced to 24 months’ imprisonment with labour for possessing unregistered medicines, while Tatenda Famba (27) of Chitungwiza, received 10 months for a similar offence.
Other offenders sentenced for possessing unregistered medicines include Soka Msinthem (33) of Malawi, who received 15 months; Mtumba Mangala (18) of Avenues, Harare, who was sentenced to 11 months; and Hamilton Chikwati (43) of Gweru, who received 14 months.
Bongani Chinyoka (26) of Dulibadzimu, Beitbridge, was sentenced to five months for unlawful possession of dangerous drugs, while Doubt Machokoto (40) of Gokwe, received four months.
