By Rangarirai Shanyurai
Two men were arrested on March 9, along Masvingo-Harare and Masvingo – Mbalabala road after they were found in possession of 200kg of dagga at around 0100 hours.
Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the incident to TellZim News and thanked members of the public for providing information on criminal activities in communities.
“I confirm the arrest of Limbikani Mwanandi (36) and Speakmore Mhonda (39) who were found in possession of 200kg of dagga. Our officers will remain vigilant in fighting crime and we are grateful to members of the public who give us information,” said Dhewa.
Sources revealed that on March 8, police in Masvingo received information that Road Link, a cross border bus, which was being driven by Mwanandi was transporting dagga. The police then pursued the information and found the bus at the junction of Masvingo-Harare and Masvingo-Mbalabala, where it had broken down.
The police maintained their surveillance and at around 0100 hours, they saw Mhonda arriving at the bus driving a Nissan Caravan NV350 vehicle.
Mwanandi and Mhonda were transferring the dagga to the Nissan vehicle when the police arrived. Mhonda attempted to escape but he was unsuccessful, leading to their arrest.
The police recovered 17 plastic bags of dagga weighing 200kg with a street value US$22 000.
