Online Reporter
Freeman Razemba
Senior Reporter
FOUR suspects, including a woman, were arrested in Braeside, Harare, on Friday, leading to the recovery of 41 elephant tusks weighing 237kg.
The three were arrested while looking for potential customers along Seke Road in the Braeside area.
Police have since launched investigations to ascertain how the suspects got hold of the tusks.
In a statement, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest.
“On May 30 2025, ZRP CID Minerals, Flora and Fauna, Harare, acted on a tip off and arrested Masauso Nevhaya (48), Priscilla Chabata (52), Wonder Bozho (51) and Stanford Mbiriyakura (49), for unlawful possession of 41 pieces of ivory weighing 237kg,” he said.
“The suspects, who were looking for potential buyers, were apprehended by detectives in Braeside along Seke Road, near Telecel Zimbabwe.
Police recovered 35 elephant tusks, which were loaded in brown sacks in a Datsun Go.
“Further investigations led to the recovery of six more tusks from Priscilla Chabata’s residence.
He said the suspects were still in custody and would appear in court soon.
