PRESS STATEMENT: 11TH FEBRUARY 2025 – ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN THE COUNTRY

The Zimbabwe Republic Police names and shames the listed 17 drug barons and suppliers who were arrested by the Police throughout the country from 08^th January 2025 to 11^th  February 2025 :-

• Tafadzwa Kagande (37), of Horning Close, The Grange, Harare was arrested on 08^thJanuary 2025 for unlawful possession of 251 kilogrammes of dagga.
• Wadzanai Siyamachira (38) of 97 Street, Warren Park D, Harare, was arrested on 17^thJanuary 2025 for possession of three grammes of Cocaine.
• Yeukai Sandra Bangajena (34) of Witchens Farm, Banket was arrested on 22^ndJanuary 2025 for unlawful possession of unregistered medicines including, 124 X 10 Iblucap tablets, 15 grammes Epidem Cream, 6 X 120 mls Clairman Lightening Cream, 20 X 10 Ibuprofen, 78 X 2 Cafemol tablets, 6 X 60 ml Paw Paw Lait oil and 20 X10 Doxycycline 100 mg capsules. 
• Blessing Phiri (27) of Block B 13, Matererini Flats, Mbare, Harare was arrested on 23^rdJanuary 2025 for unlawful possession of five grammes of Crystal Meth.
• Sheena Mugwagwa (36) of Area 16 Dangamvura , Mutare was arrested on 24^thJanuary 2025 for unlawful possession of 50 grammes of Crystal Meth and 7 X 100 mls of Broncleer Cough Syrup.
• Kalisto Bisenti (45) of  Jongwe Road, Mufakose was arrested on 24^thJanuary 2025 for unlawful possession of 19 grammes of Crystal Meth.
• Tatenda Rusere (38) aliasJack of  Glenview 2, Harare was arrested on 24^th January 2025 for possession of 23 grammes of Cocaine. 
• Morgan Kadungure (26)of Glenwood, Epworth , Harare and Pride Ezra Madamombe of Ushewekunze, Harare were arrested  on 04^th February 2025 at a  security check point at the 50 kilometre peg along Beitbridge-Masvingo Road for unlawful possession of 34 kilogrammes of dagga.
• Elizabeth Masando (39)of Block 4, B4, Nenyere Flats, Mbare, Harare was arrested on 05^th February 2025  for possession of unregistered medicines which include, 30 X 100 ml bottles of Ardco –Salterpyn and 39 X 100ml  bottles of Broncleer Cough Syrup.
• Sandra Tirivangani (35)  of Block 3, B4, Nenyere Flats, Mbare, Harare andPerpetua Madamombe (30) Block 3, B4, Nenyere Flats, Mbare, Harare were arrested on 05^th February 2024 for unlawful possession of 136 sachets of skunky dagga.
• Naison Takaindisa (37) of Chiedza Township , Karoi andNecious Chipangura (22) of Orangevale, Harare were arrested on 06^th February 2025 for unlawful possession of unregistered medicines  including 1900 Compound Magnesium Triscilicate tablets, 11 000 Ibuprofen tablets, 3 000 Quick tablets, 800 Kifaru Sildenafil tablets, 1000 Amoxylin 250 mg capsules, 6000 Super Apeti tablets and 12 Gold skin lotion.
• Bezel Munodawafa (35) of Dustin Road,Hillside, Harare was arrested on 07^th February 2025 for unlawful possession of three grammes of Crystal Meth.
• Moleen Mazani (24) of Mazani Homestead, Njikiza, Nyatsime, Chitungwiza was arrested on 10^thFebruary 2025 for cultivation of five plants of dagga.
• Wellington Simbarashe John (27)  of Mugaragunguwo Street, Mufakose, Harare was arrested on 11^th February 2025 for  unlawful possession of Crystal Meth.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that there is no going back in the fight against drug and substance abuse. 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) Commissioner

Chief Staff Officer (Press and Public Relations)

to the Commissioner-General of Police

Police General Headquarters