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Police disrupt suspected drug import ring, seize 2 tonnes of dagga at Beitbridge
via NewsDay Zimbabwe4 min read
Police have disrupted a suspected cross-border drug trafficking ring after intercepting nearly two tonnes of dagga, valued at over US$210,000, at the Beitbridge Border Post. Thapson Ndou, 64, was arrested on Thursday after being caught driving a haulage truck carrying 1.9 tonnes of dagga. The truck, with registration number AGK 0535, has been seized as investigations continue to identify and apprehend other suspects linked to the smuggling network. The Zimbabwe Republic Police stated that this arrest highlights their ongoing efforts to dismantle drug trafficking syndicates operating through Zimbabwe's border posts, reiterating their commitment to fighting drug peddling and trafficking.
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