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Crime Reporter
Three armed robbers have been arrested in Hurungwe on allegations of robbing six cellphones and US$35 at a shop.
Police have since recovered a gun and 24 rounds of ammunition from the suspects.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrests.
“The ZRP confirms the arrest of Martin Jameson (44) alias Mathew Chimukonde, Anymore Dumbura (42) and Mayzor Dzorani (40), in connection with a case of armed robbery which occurred at a shop at Mudzimu Business Centre, Hurungwe, where six cellphones and US$35 cash were stolen.
“The arrest led to the recovery of a 0.22 revolver with 24 rounds, a scissors, car jack, wheel spanner, and a hammer,” he said.
Investigations carried out by the police have revealed that Martin Jameson is out on remand for cases of robbery and unlawful entry into premises and theft which occurred in Karoi, while Mayor Dzorani was released from prison in November 2022 after being convicted for a case of unlawful entry into premises.
Meanwhile on January 20, members of the Police deployed on operation, “No to cross border crimes,” arrested Zenzo Mangena (38) at Bubi road block, along Beitbridge Masvingo Road, for illegal possession of mbanje.
The mbanje was packed in three plastic bags which were stashed in a UD 90 truck in which the suspect was travelling in. The weight and value of dagga is yet to be ascertained.
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