By Valentine Makufa
Two men were arrested in the early hours of July 12, 2025 in connection a suspected smuggling syndicate after police intercepted a truck and a cross-border MBT Yutong bus loaded with undeclared goods along the Masvingo–Harare road.
Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhehwa confirmed the arrests and warned members of the public against participating in smuggling activities, noting that law enforcement was actively monitoring smuggling routes and operations.
“We urge members of the public to report any suspicious activities as we continue to clamp down on crime. Police are not going to slumber and let criminals go,” said Inspector Dhewa.
Police officers who were on duty arrested Milton Chigumbura (37) of Highfields, Harare who was driving the truck and Makuyana Musabani (50) of Zengeza 5, Chitungwiza at around 0300 hours at a two kilometer peg from Masvingo.
Both the truck and the bus were laden with various smuggled goods and the police sent both vehicles to ZIMRA Masvingo for further management.
Among the confiscated items were 34 boxes of 750ml bottles of VAT 69 whisky, groceries, and cosmetics, all of which were being transported without proper customs clearance.
