Under the ongoing operation against illicit substances in Zimbabwe, the police have released the names of over 40 drug dealers and suppliers who have been arrested thus far.
Some of them have already been convicted, while others are awaiting trial.
Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the national police spokesperson, emphasized that the fight against drug lords and suppliers is ongoing. In a statement, he stated, “As the National Committee on the Elimination of Drugs and Substance Abuse has stepped up the fight against drug lords and suppliers, Police names and shames the listed drug barons and suppliers.
“Some were convicted at court while others are on remand.”
Among those named are Evans Dube (32), Leeroy Bruce Tungama (28), Gift Maunda (31), Tinashe Murenzvi (24), Nokhutaba Sibanda (31), Lindiwe Mhlanga (25), Onita Dube (31), David Dhidha (48), Raccbi Matekenya (35), Shylin Maredza (31), Anymore Chiseko (28), Tawanda Sibindi (18), Tinashe Nyakunzu (29), Zenzo Mhlanga (43), Simbarashe Mukucha (22), Hilary Motsi, Thembekile Zulu (24), Ronald Mhlanga (24), Honest Ndlovu (22), Linda Sibanda (32), and Salatine Dzangare (52). Additional individuals include Mercy Muzulu (29), Hitler Tafadzwa Jungura (34), Ellen Munetsi (32), Christina Tsikwa (67), Bobby Kambangura (27), Tafadzwa Tambudzai (21), Pride Jeferry Machidza (31), Alabi Braima (32), Khulekani Moyo (33), Nomatter Muchemwa (25), Marry Muchemwa (37), Attomey Rudo (34), Bonface Mufundisi (26), Joseph Muleya (23), Nyaradzai Chipfuma, Kirt Ndlovu (24), Cleopas Moyo (21), and Collen Nyakarenga (35).
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has emphasized that it will not hesitate to name and shame drug barons and suppliers throughout the country. Assistant Commissioner Nyathi urged the public to provide information through the National Complaints Desk or WhatsApp.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that through the National Committee on the Elimination of Drugs and Substance Abuse, it will not hesitate to name and shame drug barons and suppliers in any part of the country.
“The public is urged to come forward with information through the National Complaints Desk number (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp 0712 800197,” Asst Comm Nyathi said.
