HARARE & BEITBRIDGE – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested eight individuals in a major drug bust involving dagga, Crystal Meth, and unregistered medicines. The arrests took place between March 2 and March 4, 2025, in Harare and Beitbridge.
Suspects Identified
The arrested individuals are:
Mphakamiseni Dhlamini (41)
Ishmael Chikara (35)
Linda Jimu (26)
Priviledge Muchenje aka Ndanatsei Muchenje (39)
Sylia Tanyanyiwa (41)
Simbarashe Maenzanise (41)
Siphelile Mashamba (33)
Alice Shatirwa (29)
Seized Drugs & Contraband
Authorities confirmed that the operation led to the seizure of:
151 kilograms of dagga (mostly recovered at Beitbridge Border Post)
260 bottles of Broncleer syrup (100ml each)
An undisclosed quantity of Crystal Meth
Police say the arrests are part of a crackdown on drug trafficking networks, and investigations are ongoing to trace the source and destination of the drugs.
The suspects are expected to appear in court soon as authorities tighten efforts to combat drug abuse and smuggling in Zimbabwe.
