ZRP PRESS STATEMENT : 19th JANUARY 2024 – ARREST OF SAMUEL HONDE FOR KIDNAPPING

The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Samuel Honde (60) for kidnapping. On 18th January 2024 the suspect. On 15th January 2024, the suspect appeared at Harare Magistrate Court where she was remanded in custody to 16th January 2024 for bail application.

The suspect has been previously arrested  for dealing in dangerous drugs on two different occasions and was on bail pending trial.

In one of the incidents, the suspect was arrested on 25th February 2023 for unlawful possession of 10 X 100 mls Benylin Cough Syrup, 09 X 100 mls Broncleer Cough Syrup, 08 X 100 mls Adco-Salterpyn Cough Syrup and  3 grammes of Crystal Meth. The suspect appeared at Harare Magistrate Court on 02nd August 2023 where she defaulted court and was issued with a Warrant of Arrest.

In another incident, the suspect was arrested on 06th May 2023 for unlawful possession of Crystal Meth and was taken to Harare Magistrates Court where she was remanded out of custody to 21st  March 2024 for continuation of trial.

Meanwhile, on 13th January 2024 detectives from CID Drugs and Narcotics acted on received information and arrested  Dexter Muteredhe (34) at Alban Court, corner Blackstone and Fife Avenue, Harare, for unlawful possession of 48 grammes of Crystal Meth.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police urges the public to continue reporting illicit drug activities to the Police on National Complaints Desk number (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800197 or report at any nearest Police Station. Criminals involved in drug trafficking and peddling in communities will be arrested as the National Committee on Drug and Substance Abuse has stepped up community engagement in the year 2024.

 

(NYATHI. P)  Assistant Commissioner

Senior Staff Officer [Press  and Public Relations]

to the Commissioner General of Police

Police General Headquarters

 

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