ZRP Seizes US$80,000 Worth Of Illicit Cough Syrup

Several people have been arrested across Zimbabwe in recent police operations targeting drug trafficking and illicit substance abuse.

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed that on 15 February 2026, officers in Plumtree stopped a Toyota Quantum and arrested Msawenkosi Ndlovu (49) and Vengai Chawa (41) for possession of 5,124 bottles of 100 ml Broncleer Cough Syrup and 4,170 bottles of 100 ml Astra Pain Cough Syrup. The seized drugs were valued at around US$80,000.

On the same day, Emanuel Busemani (28) was arrested at Plot 7 Investment Farm, Melfort, Goromonzi, for unlawfully cultivating dagga. In Bubi, Lacken Tshuma (55) and Owner Muleya (32) were arrested on 16 February at Inunwa Ranch for similar offences.

Earlier, on 13 February, police in Beitbridge arrested Tinashe Mero Shoko (22) and Eliot Badza (33) at a house in Garikai, Dulibadzimu, for possession of 100 kilograms of dagga.

Commissioner Nyathi urged members of the public to continue sharing information about drug dealers and criminal syndicates.

Anyone with information can contact the National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703 631, WhatsApp 0712 800 197, or report to their nearest police station.

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