Online Reporter
Freeman Razemba
Senior Reporter
POLICE raided a company in Zimre Park that was manufacturing illegal medicines as the crackdown against illicit drugs continues countrywide.
One suspect, Blessed Magagoyi (25), has since been arrested in connection with the case, while a manhunt for other suspects linked to the case has been launched.
Police recovered medicines and raw materials with an estimated street value of US$25 000.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest.
“The ZRP confirms the arrest of Blessed Magagoyi, aged 25, in connection with the illegal manufacturing of medicines at an unlicensed premise in ZIMRE Park, Ruwa, on May 14, 2026,” he said.
“The arrest led to the recovery of the medicine manufacturing equipment, finished medicinal products, including Honey Bean Medicines, Gut Restore Powered Medicine, Cynocene Medicines, Fotal Harmony and Cardio Cene Capsule, medicine-making raw materials and packaging equipment with an estimated street value of US$25 000.”
Investigations are in progress to account for the source of the raw materials and to arrest the second suspect, Tonee Tapiwa Vambe.
