At least 24 drug dealers who were recently arrested for selling illegal substances in the country have been convicted and sentenced to various prison terms or fines in the courts.
This development comes after the police recently declared war on drug smuggling and drug abuse in the country.
National Police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, confirmed this development in a statement.
“Referring to the Zimbabwe Republic Police statement issued on 12 December 2023 and 19 December 2023 which named and exposed the names of drug lords and suppliers. He said the police are naming and exposing 24 listed drug lords and suppliers who have been convicted by the courts.
According to police, Friday Joe (46) of Glendale was arrested for possession of 40 sachets of Mbanegi, convicted and sentenced to six months imprisonment or a US$200 fine, and Robin Sirimani (40) of Mkoba 3, Gweru, for possession of 500 grams. From Mpangi and convicted and sentenced to 210 hours community service, Tapiwa Marufu (31 years old) from Sfundo Village, Madlangove, Chivi, was arrested for possession of 50 30 days, Remington Mercy Faneuil (25) of Garikai Complex, Binga, was found guilty of illegally possessing 80 grams of Mbanegi and was sentenced to four months imprisonment, while Michael Sibanda (23) of Makokoba, Bulawayo, was found guilty of possessing 94 grams From Mbanigye, he was sentenced to prison. 12 months imprisonment.
Rumbidzai Mukotosa (38) of Stonedale Village, Vuiri Business Centre, Odzi, Mutare who was arrested for illegal possession of Mbangi and was ordered to pay a fine of US$200, and Lena Gumisai (38) of Odzi Site, Mutare, were convicted. Who was charged with illegal possession. Mbanigye was found guilty of bulk possession and ordered to pay a US$200 fine.
On the other hand, Stuart Chidiko (30) of Chikurundu F Unit, Chitungwiza, was found guilty of illegal possession of a bag of crystal methamphetamine and sentenced to three months imprisonment, and Nelson Nyarambe (39) of Unit F, Chitungwiza, was found guilty of illegal possession. Legal. Masca was sentenced and convicted to 12 months in prison.
Vimbai Muchechi (29) of Glen Norah, Harare, was found guilty of possession of masca and dagga and was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment, while Talent Nganji (32) of New Canaan, Highveld, Harare was found guilty of possession of one bag of crystal meth and was sentenced to imprisonment. For 16 months.
The others are Allington Chivez (33) from Highveld, Harare who was arrested for possession of one bag of crystal meth, convicted and sentenced to 10 months imprisonment, and Luis Mandzvidza (38) from Konsela, Gweru for possession of 39 grams of Mbanegi who was convicted and sentenced to pay fined US$200, Robson Chiwisa (28) of Sakupva, Mutare, was found guilty of possession of bulk Mbanegi and ordered to pay a fine of US$120, and Bryn Katsande (35) of Unit A, Siki, Chitungwiza, for possession of crystal meth, was found guilty and sentenced He was sentenced to eight months in prison.
Vembiso Gobido (30) of Zimutu Street, Dzivariskoa 1, Harare, was found guilty of possession of crystal meth and sentenced to six months imprisonment, while Angeline Bibok (35) of Budiriro Street 4, Harare, was convicted and sentenced for possession of Maska. . To imprisonment for 12 months.
Turai Chitsongo (32) of Buderero 5, Harare, was found guilty of possession of crystal meth and sentenced to nine months in prison, while Innocent Zanorihamba (29) of Glen View 1, Harare, was found guilty of possession of crystal meth and Congo dust. He was sentenced to 12 months in prison.
Melody Chikarango (32) of Unit O, Siki, Chitungwiza, was found guilty of possession of crystal meth and sentenced to 26 months imprisonment, and Elaine Kadondo (38) of Chiwaredzo Phase 2, Bindura, of possession of 47 bags of Mbanegi was convicted and sentenced He was jailed for 18 months, while Renones Mandaza (23) from Hardrock, Epworth, Harare, was arrested for possession of five bags of Mpangi and sentenced to eight months in prison.
Police said Gift Mugandabasi (29) from Chibadzi, Bindura, who was arrested in possession of two bags of Mbanegi, was convicted and sentenced to 12 months in prison, while Kekmur Sajeni (28) from Chiwaredzo in Bindura, who was arrested on charges of smoking… Mbangi and sentenced. To imprisonment for 12 months.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms that it will continue, through the National Commission on the Eradication of Drugs and Drug Abuse, to name and expose drug lords and suppliers in any part of the country.
“We urge the public to continue sending information regarding drug lords and their suppliers through the National Complaints Office number (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp 0712800197,” Asst Comm Nyathi said.
Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe recently said drug gangs and individuals who traffic drugs in Zimbabwe or use the country as a transit point will be pursued. Announce
