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Five men in court over alleged 360 kilograms of dagga haul
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Five men have appeared before the Bulawayo Western Commonage Regional Court facing charges of unlawfully possessing and transporting a large consignment of dagga, allegedly worth ZiG10.8 million.
The accused - Gordon Nkomo (58), Nkosiyabo Moyo (57), Shepherd Nkomo (43), Beven Sibanda (40) and Isaiah Moyo (31) - appeared before Regional Magistrate Pasipanodya Mathurure on Monday. They were not asked to plead to charges of unlawful dealing in dangerous drugs as defined under Section 156(1)(a) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23].
According to the State, the five were intercepted along the Bulawayo-Solusi Road while towing a trailer allegedly loaded with 360 kilograms of loose dagga.
Prosecutor Christina Manyika told the court that on 30 May 2026, police stopped the accused at the 25‑kilometre peg along the Bulawayo-Solusi Road and discovered 18 plastic bags of loose dagga in the trailer.
"The accused persons were intercepted while travelling in a vehicle towing a trailer carrying 360 kilogrammes of loose dagga with an estimated street value of ZiG10.8 million," Manyika said.
The court heard that the recovered substance was taken to the Bulawayo Main Post Office, where it was weighed in the presence of the accused. The vehicle used to transport the consignment was also seized and is being held as an exhibit.
Manyika said investigations were still underway and that a forensic report confirming the nature of the seized substance was yet to be completed.
The five are being represented by lawyer Stanley Chinyanganya.
Magistrate Mathurure remanded the matter to 10 June for continuation of proceedings and presentation of forensic findings. The accused remain in custody pending the outcome of their bail application and further court processes.
The case has drawn significant public attention due to the sheer quantity of the suspected dagga involved, with authorities continuing investigations into its source and intended destination.
The accused - Gordon Nkomo (58), Nkosiyabo Moyo (57), Shepherd Nkomo (43), Beven Sibanda (40) and Isaiah Moyo (31) - appeared before Regional Magistrate Pasipanodya Mathurure on Monday. They were not asked to plead to charges of unlawful dealing in dangerous drugs as defined under Section 156(1)(a) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23].
According to the State, the five were intercepted along the Bulawayo-Solusi Road while towing a trailer allegedly loaded with 360 kilograms of loose dagga.
Prosecutor Christina Manyika told the court that on 30 May 2026, police stopped the accused at the 25‑kilometre peg along the Bulawayo-Solusi Road and discovered 18 plastic bags of loose dagga in the trailer.
"The accused persons were intercepted while travelling in a vehicle towing a trailer carrying 360 kilogrammes of loose dagga with an estimated street value of ZiG10.8 million," Manyika said.
Manyika said investigations were still underway and that a forensic report confirming the nature of the seized substance was yet to be completed.
The five are being represented by lawyer Stanley Chinyanganya.
Magistrate Mathurure remanded the matter to 10 June for continuation of proceedings and presentation of forensic findings. The accused remain in custody pending the outcome of their bail application and further court processes.
The case has drawn significant public attention due to the sheer quantity of the suspected dagga involved, with authorities continuing investigations into its source and intended destination.
Source - Ezra Tshisa
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