The development comes after police recently declared war on
drug trafficking and abuse in the country.
In a statement, national police spokesperson Assistant
Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the development.
“Reference is made to the Zimbabwe Republic Police’s
statement released on December 12, 2023 and December 19, 2023 which named and
shamed drug lords and suppliers. Police names and shames the listed 24 drug
barons and suppliers who were convicted by the courts,” he said.
According to police, Friday Joe (46) of Glendale was
arrested for possession of 40 sachets of mbanje and was convicted and sentenced
to six months imprisonment or US$200 fine, Ruben Seremani (40) of Mkoba 3,
Gweru, for possession of 500 grammes of mbanje and was convicted and sentenced
to 210 hours community service, Tapiwa Marufu (31) of Svondo Village,
Madhlangove, Chivi, arrested for possession of 50x100ml Broncleer Cough Syrup,
was convicted and sentenced to pay US$300 fine or 30 days imprisonment, Remington
Mercy Fanuel (25) of Garikai Compound, Binga who was arrested for unlawful
possession of 80 grammes mbanje was convicted and sentenced to four months
imprisonment while Michael Sibanda (23) of Makokoba, Bulawayo, for possession
of 94 grammes mbanje was convicted and sentenced to 12 months imprisonment.
Rumbidzai Mukotosa (38) of Stonedale Village, Vhoiri
Business Centre, Odzi, Mutare who was arrested for unlawful possession of loose
mbanje was convicted and sentenced to pay US$200 fine, Linah Gumisai (38) of
Odzi Location, Mutare, who was for unlawful possession of loose mbanje was
convicted and sentenced to pay US$200 fine.
On the other hand, Stewart Chideko (30) of Chikorondo Unit
F Chitungwiza, for unlawful possession of one sachet of crystal meth was
convicted and sentenced to three months’ imprisonment, and Nelson Nyarambi (39)
of Unit F, Chitungwiza, for unlawful possession of Masca was sentenced and
convicted to 12 months imprisonment.
Vimbai Muchichi (29) of Glen Norah, Harare, for possession
of Masca and dagga was convicted and sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment while
Talent Njanji (32) of New Canaan, Highfield, Harare for possession of one
sachet of crystal meth was convicted and sentenced to 16 months’ imprisonment.
Others are Allington Chivese (33) of Highfield, Harare who
was arrested for possession of one sachet of crystal meth was convicted and
sentenced to 10 months imprisonment, Loice Mandizvidza (38) of Consilla, Gweru
for possession of 39 grammes mbanje was convicted and sentenced to pay US$200
fine, Robson Chiwisa (28) of Sakubva, Mutare, for possession of loose mbanje
was convicted and sentenced to pay US$120 fine, and Brain Katsande (35) of Unit
A, Seke, Chitungwiza for possession of crystal meth, was convicted and
sentenced to eight months imprisonment.
Vimbiso Gobedu (30) of Zimuto Street, Dzivaresekwa 1,
Harare, for possession of crystal meth, was convicted and sentenced to six
months imprisonment, while Angeline Pepuke (35) of Budiriro 4, Harare, for
possession of Masca, was convicted and sentenced to 12 months imprisonment.
Taurai Chitsungo (32) of Budiriro 5, Harare, for possession
of Crystal Meth was convicted and sentenced to nine months’ imprisonment, while
Innocent Zanorehamba (29) of Glen View 1, Harare, for possession of crystal
meth and Congo dust was convicted and sentenced to 12 months imprisonment.
Melody Chikarango (32) of Unit O, Seke, Chitungwiza, for
possession of crystal meth was convicted and sentenced to 26 months
imprisonment, and Ellen Kadondo (38) of Chiwaridzo Phase 2, Bindura, for
possession of 47 sachets of mbanje was convicted and sentenced to 18 months
imprisonment, while Renounce Mandaza (23) of Hardrock, Epworth, Harare, was
arrested for possession of five sachets of mbanje was convicted and sentenced
to eight months imprisonment
Police said Gift Mugandapasi (29) of Chipadze, Bindura who
was arrested in possession of two sachets of mbanje was convicted and sentenced
to 12 months imprisonment while Kickmore Sajeni (28) of Chiwaridzo in Bindura,
who was arrested for smoking mbanje was convicted and sentenced to 12 months
imprisonment.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that through the
National Committee on the Elimination of Drugs and Substance Abuse, it will
continue naming and shaming drug barons and suppliers in any part of the
country.
“The public is urged to continue forwarding information
regarding drug barons and suppliers through the National Complaints Desk number
(0242) 703631 or WhatsApp 0712 800 197,” Asst Comm Nyathi said.
Recently, Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister
Kazembe Kazembe said drug cartels and individuals peddling drugs in Zimbabwe or
using the country as a transit point will be hunted down. Herald
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