Tinaani Nyabereka
GWERU- Police in Midlands have arrested three minors and one adult female for smoking mbanje and engaging in unlawful dealing with dangerous drugs.
The incident occurred on February 6, 2023 at around 1100 hours in Zvishavane.
Circumstances given are that police recovered 75 plants of dagga with an average height of two meters from a garden belonging to Loyd Sibanda of Ziyabangwa village, Zvishavane.
The recovery followed a tip off received by police who swiftly reacted to the information and efforts to locate Sibanda who is at large are in progress.
Midlands Provincial Police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the arrest of three juveniles aged 16 years and Sibonile Masaire (38) at George Chipadze Secondary School in Zvishavane.
“The three minors were caught during the act of smoking dagga by one of the school teachers. A police report was made and the three implicated Sibongile Masaire as the supplier.
“A search was conducted at Masaire’s residence and 1.35 kg of dagga was recovered. The three minors were released into the custody of their guardians while Masaire is in police custody. We urge members of the public to desist from drug abuse and value their health and also guardians of young children should shun drug and substance abuse,” said Mahoko.
