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Police constable jailed for obstructing justice
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A 21-year-old Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) constable has been ordered to complete 525 hours of community service following his conviction for obstructing justice in a drug-related case.
Nqobile Mutale, who was stationed at the Lupane Terminus Base, was convicted this week by the Lupane Magistrates' Court after admitting to manipulating evidence in an investigation.
According to court records, Mutale arrested Thulani Sibanda on September 18 for unlawful possession of dagga. Instead of following proper procedures, he allegedly colluded with Sibanda to conceal part of the recovered drugs.
Police later recovered the hidden stash after Mutale voluntarily disclosed its location to investigators.
Mutale pleaded guilty to the charge and was sentenced to 24 months in prison, with nine months suspended. The remaining 15 months were also suspended on the condition that he completes 525 hours of community service.
The sentence underscores the judiciary's commitment to upholding accountability within law enforcement ranks and ensuring that police officers adhere to legal procedures when handling criminal investigations.
Nqobile Mutale, who was stationed at the Lupane Terminus Base, was convicted this week by the Lupane Magistrates' Court after admitting to manipulating evidence in an investigation.
According to court records, Mutale arrested Thulani Sibanda on September 18 for unlawful possession of dagga. Instead of following proper procedures, he allegedly colluded with Sibanda to conceal part of the recovered drugs.
Police later recovered the hidden stash after Mutale voluntarily disclosed its location to investigators.
Mutale pleaded guilty to the charge and was sentenced to 24 months in prison, with nine months suspended. The remaining 15 months were also suspended on the condition that he completes 525 hours of community service.
The sentence underscores the judiciary's commitment to upholding accountability within law enforcement ranks and ensuring that police officers adhere to legal procedures when handling criminal investigations.
Source - The Herald
