Zimbabwe: Gang Arrested for Stash of Dagga Sachets

24 August 2025
New Zimbabwe (London)

Police in Mashonaland West have scored a major success in the fight against drugs and substance misuse following the arrest of five suspects, leading to the recovery of 171 sachets of dagga.

The gang consists of Naison Ziwenga (36), Talkmore Tewe (40), Lesley Basopo (18), Munaishe Matsikiti and Unique Murambwa (18) arrested at Chirasavana Business Centre, Mamina, Mhondoro.

They were busted while in possession of one hundred and seventy-one (171) sachets and one plastic bag of dagga.

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident.

"On August 22, 2025, police in Mhondoro arrested Naison Ziwenga (36), Talkmore Tewe (40), Lesley Basopo (18), Munaishe Matsikiti and Unique Murambwa (18) at Chirasavana Business Centre, Mamina in connection with unlawful possession of one hundred and seventy-one small sachets and one plastic bag of dagga," said Nyathi.

Police also recovered a machete, an axe, two Columbian knives and one chain whip.

Meanwhile, police in Masvingo arrested Washington Musengi (33), Natasha Marima (25), George Gwede (33), Donald Maphosa (22), Wilson Tazviwira (55) and Kododo Zivanai at Rutenga Business Centre, Masvingo on August 21, 2025 in connection with unlawful possession of dagga, Bronclear cough syrup and Codeine.

Read the original article on New Zimbabwe.

Tagged:
Copyright © 2025 New Zimbabwe. All rights reserved. Distributed by AllAfrica Global Media (allAfrica.com). To contact the copyright holder directly for corrections — or for permission to republish or make other authorized use of this material, click here.

AllAfrica publishes around 600 reports a day from more than 90 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.