PRESS STATEMENT 07TH MAY  2024 :  ARREST AND CONVICTION OF SUSPECTS FOR DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN THE COUNTRY

The Zimbabwe Republic Police names and shames the listed 27 drug barons and suppliers who were convicted by the courts:-

  • Tinotenda Muronzi (24), of Maridale Norton, for possession of unregistered medicines. The suspect was convicted and paid fine, US$100.00.
  • Prudence Chinhoyi (29), of Glenview, Harare, for possession of dagga. The suspect was convicted and sentenced to 14months
  • George Zacharia (44), of Tynwald South, Harare,  for possession of unregistered medicines. The suspect was convicted and sentenced to pay  US$ 100 or 3 months imprisonment.
  • Hubert Murindagomo (42), for possession of crystal meth. The suspect was convicted and sentenced to nine months
  • Victor Kurai Ngorima, of Belvedere, Harare, for possession of unregistered medicines. The suspect was convicted and sentenced to12 months
  • Leeroy Bruice Tungana (28), of Hatfield, Harare, for possession of crystal meth. The suspect was convicted and sentenced to 12 months
  • Tafadzwa Sankulami (28), of Willdale Old Camp, Harare, for possession of crystal meth. The suspect was convicted and sentenced to perform280 hours community service.
  • Sarah Gomwe (36), of Rujeko, Chinhoyi,for possession of 725 grams dagga. The suspect was sentenced and convicted to perform 255 hours community service.
  • Tinashe Gangwa (28), of Glenorah A, Harare, for possession of crystal meth. The suspect was convicted and sentenced to10 months
  • Thomas Moyo (41), of Thorngroove, Bulawayo, for possession of dagga. The suspect was convicted and sentenced to perform 175 hours community service.
  • Lwisani Dube (19), of New Luveve, Bulawayo, for possession of dagga. The suspect was convicted and sentenced to perform 105 hourscommunity service.
  • Tarisai Dhliwayo (28),of Dulibadzimu, Beitbridge, for unlawful dealing in dangerous drugs. The suspect was convicted and sentenced to 19 months imprisonment.
  • Dean Michael, of Famona, Bulawayo, for possession of dagga. The suspect was convicted and sentenced to pay fineUS$300.00.
  • Thamsanqa Moyo (23), of Lobengula West, Bulawayo, for possession of 470 gramsdagga and 96 X 100mls Benylin cough  Syrup. The suspect was convicted and sentenced to 24 months
  • Caroline Muingayi (40), of New Lobengula, for possession of 738 gramsof dagga. The suspect was convicted and sentenced to 12 months
  • Zororai Mapindure (40), of Runyararo West, Masvingo, for possession of 8kilograms The suspect was convicted and sentenced to pay fine US$400.00.
  • Netsai Nganhira (50), of Glenview, Harare, for possession of dagga. The suspect was convicted and sentenced topay fine UD$200.00
  • Takesure Christ (28), for possession of crystal meth. The suspect was convicted and sentenced to17 months
  • Stancilous Mushanga (29), of Glenview 1, Harare, for possession of unregistered medicines. The suspect was convicted and sentenced topay fine US$100.00.
  • Melani Gutsire (37), of Warren Park 1, Harare for possession of unregistered medicines. The suspect was convicted and sentenced topay fine US$150.00.
  • Nyasha Mpofu (24), of Gail Court, Harare, for possession of crystal meth. The suspect was convicted and sentenced to 10 months
  • Nyasha Nyabunze (23), of Churu Mine, Chiweshe, for possession of 0.56 grams of crystal meth. The suspect was convicted and sentenced to pay fine US$200.00.
  • Tatenda Vito (29), of Glenorah A, Harare, for possession of dagga. The suspect was convicted and sentenced to perform 420 hourscommunity service.
  • Tawanda Sibindi (18), of Mbare, Harare for possession of crystal meth. the suspect was convicted to 12 months
  • Newton Berejena (70), of Adbernie, Harare, for possession of unregistered medicine. The suspect was convicted and sentenced to pay fine US$150.00.
  • Christopher Marambakurwa (42), of Kambuzuma, Harare, for possession of crystal meth. The suspect was convicted and sentenced to 30 months

The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that there is no going back in the fight against drug and substance abuse. Through the National Committee on the Elimination of Drugs and Substance Abuse, the Zimbabwe Republic Police 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.

(NYATHI.P) Assistant Commissioner

Senior Staff Officer (Press and Public Relations)

to the Commissioner-General of Police

Police General Headquarters

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