Triangle man arrested for smuggling dagga

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By Meditation Mposi

Masvingo police nabbed a Western Triangle man on February 17, 2025 along Masvingo-Beitbridge road after he was caught in possession of 10, 5 kilograms of dagga.
Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the arrest of Kelvin Chiyangwa (28) and urged members of the public to desist from supplying, using or dealing with drugs.
“I confirm the arrest of Kelvin Chiyangwa who was arrested for possessing 10, 5 kilograms of dagga. We call upon members of the public to desist from supplying, using or dealing with drugs.
“Members of the public are applauded for supplying information which has led to the arrest of drug peddlers and are called upon to continuously supply such information,” said Dhewa.
On February 17, 2025 at around 1500 hours police officers were carrying out a motorised patrol along the Masvingo-Beitbridge road. They intercepted a Toyota Regius that being driven by Peter Pugeni (34) with 12 passengers on board.
A search was conducted and a brown suitcase wrapped in plastic papers belonging to Chiyangwa which had dagga inside. Chiyangwa was then arrested on the spot.

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