FARMING implements worth over $20 million and suspected to have been destined for Mozambique were yesterday discovered stacked at an engineering firm in Mutare following a blitz by the Affirmative Action Group.

Tractors, trailers, irrigation pipes and pumps, power generators, several litres of agricultural chemicals, over 600 kilograms of fertiliser and sprinkler valves were said to have been waiting for transport outside the country.

The equipment was discovered following a tip-off to the AAG by a member of the public.

Assistant Inspector Nkata confirmed the incident and said that police had launched an investigation into the matter.

"We now have increased our patrols to try and intercept people who want to move some goods into Mozambique from Zimbabwe.

"So far we have managed to stop the illegal movement of goods out of the country," she said

The farming implements had been removed from Westcote Farm in Darwendale last November to Hughes Engineering where the farmer had them for safe-keeping.

Mr Isau Mupfumi, the AAG Manicaland president, said that they alerted the police after a tip-off from members of the public who alerted AAG of farming implements at Hughes Engineering.

The farm was designated for resettlement and the owner is contesting the Government acquisition in the High Court.

AAG national spokesman Mr Keith Guzah said the blitz will continue as long as farmers remain adamant that land should not be designated.

In a related incident, the police were able to intercept a truck that had salt and margarine at Juru growth point.

The police were following a tip-off from the AAG.

The police at Juru growth point could not divulge much information on the issue as they are still investigating the matter.