Two stock thieves arrested in Beitbridge

Crime Reporter

Police in Beitbridge have arrested two suspected stock thieves after they attempted to smuggle 22 goats and eight sheep through an illegal entry point.

Obert Koki (63) and Bhozani Munyayi were arrested by police officers who were deployed at an illegal crossing point at Lamidzi, Beitbridge, under an ongoing operation code-named “No to cross border crimes

In a statement, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said, “The suspects were travelling in a Land Rover Defender, registration number ACS 1521, and were found carrying 22 goats and eight sheep which they intended to smuggle out of the country.

“They failed to produce police clearance and a veterinary permit for the transportation and ownership of the stock.”

Related Posts

Mega Market moves to snap up Lobels in bid to dominate food value chain

Nelson Gahadza Mega Market (Private) Limited, owned by Shiraan Ahmed, has moved to acquire 100 percent of Lobels Holdings (Private) Limited in a proposed transaction that could see one of…

Super El Niño: President urges caution

Joseph Madzimure and Precious Manomano FARMERS must prioritise early-maturing and drought-resistant crops for the 2026-2027 summer cropping season as Zimbabwe braces for a likely Super El Niño-induced dry spell, President…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *