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Cop, accomplice appear in court for possession of drugs
06 Jan 2026 at 12:07hrs |
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BEITBRIDGE - A police officer stationed in Gwanda and his alleged accomplice have appeared in the Beitbridge Magistrates' Court facing charges of illegal possession of drugs after they were arrested at a roadblock.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the accused, Leonard Mushava (35), a serving police officer, and Oprah Nomugugu Ndavambi (27), were intercepted on 3 January 2026 along the Beitbridge-Masvingo Road.
"They were travelling in a silver Toyota Hilux when they were stopped and searched by the police. The first accused person, who is a serving member of the Zimbabwe Republic Police stationed at CID Minerals, Flora and Fauna Unit in Gwanda, was driving while the second accused person was seated in the passenger seat," the NPA said.
A search of the vehicle reportedly led to the recovery of seven boxes containing 155 cobs of dagga wrapped in black plastic, 1,050 bottles of Astra Pain (100ml) and 1,600 bottles of Broncleer (100ml).
Both accused were remanded in custody to 19 January 2026 for trial.
The NPA said the State remains committed to combating drug trafficking and the abuse of controlled substances, stressing that no one is above the law.
"Those involved in the illegal drug trade will be brought to account in order to protect public health and safety," the authority said.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the accused, Leonard Mushava (35), a serving police officer, and Oprah Nomugugu Ndavambi (27), were intercepted on 3 January 2026 along the Beitbridge-Masvingo Road.
"They were travelling in a silver Toyota Hilux when they were stopped and searched by the police. The first accused person, who is a serving member of the Zimbabwe Republic Police stationed at CID Minerals, Flora and Fauna Unit in Gwanda, was driving while the second accused person was seated in the passenger seat," the NPA said.
A search of the vehicle reportedly led to the recovery of seven boxes containing 155 cobs of dagga wrapped in black plastic, 1,050 bottles of Astra Pain (100ml) and 1,600 bottles of Broncleer (100ml).
Both accused were remanded in custody to 19 January 2026 for trial.
The NPA said the State remains committed to combating drug trafficking and the abuse of controlled substances, stressing that no one is above the law.
"Those involved in the illegal drug trade will be brought to account in order to protect public health and safety," the authority said.
Source - Byo24News
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