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Eleph Gula-Ndebele arrested for possession of cocaine
25 May 2024 at 13:30hrs | Views
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi has officially announced the apprehension of Eleph Khumbula Gula-Ndebele and five others on charges of unlawful possession of cocaine.
According to Assistant Commissioner Nyathi's statement, Gula-Ndebele's involvement was brought to light by a drug abuse victim named Tsitsi Vundla, who was detained in March of this year.
"The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Eleph Khumbula Gula-Ndebele (39) for unlawful possession of Cocaine.
"The suspect was implicated in dealing in dangerous drugs by a victim of drug abuse, Tsitsi Vundla who was arrested in March 2024. The other suspects arrested in the gang include Talent Mapanga, Takunda Godoka, Tanaka Chimuka, Tapiwa Mutebuka and Sam Chasaya.
"On 24th May 2024, detectives from CID Drugs and Narcotics, Harare arrested Khumbula Gula-Ndebele (39) after receiving information that the suspect was at a house along Knightsbridge Road, Highlands, Harare.
"The arrest led to the recovery of a sachet containing Cocaine which was stashed in the front door panel of the suspect’s vehicle, a VW Polo, registration number ABF 8319."
Assistant Commissioner Nyathi reiterated that the Police will not relent in the fight against drug and substance abuse in the country.
"Members of the public are implored to continue supplying information to the Police pertaining to suspects involved in drug and substance abuse on National Complaints Desk number (0242) 703631, WhatsApp on 0712 800 197 or report at any nearest Police Station."
According to Assistant Commissioner Nyathi's statement, Gula-Ndebele's involvement was brought to light by a drug abuse victim named Tsitsi Vundla, who was detained in March of this year.
"The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Eleph Khumbula Gula-Ndebele (39) for unlawful possession of Cocaine.
"The suspect was implicated in dealing in dangerous drugs by a victim of drug abuse, Tsitsi Vundla who was arrested in March 2024. The other suspects arrested in the gang include Talent Mapanga, Takunda Godoka, Tanaka Chimuka, Tapiwa Mutebuka and Sam Chasaya.
"The arrest led to the recovery of a sachet containing Cocaine which was stashed in the front door panel of the suspect’s vehicle, a VW Polo, registration number ABF 8319."
Assistant Commissioner Nyathi reiterated that the Police will not relent in the fight against drug and substance abuse in the country.
"Members of the public are implored to continue supplying information to the Police pertaining to suspects involved in drug and substance abuse on National Complaints Desk number (0242) 703631, WhatsApp on 0712 800 197 or report at any nearest Police Station."
Source - online
