Ex-footballers Amidu, Mhlanga get 12 years for drug dealing

Two former footballers are facing 12 years behind bars after being convicted of drug trafficking. They got caught with a hefty stash and can’t escape their fate.

Ex-footballers sentenced for drug trafficking

• Abbas Amidu and Reuben Mhlanga each get 12 years in prison.
• The two were busted with 750 kg of dagga in June 2025.
• Their conviction marks a major win in the battle against drugs.
• ZRP confirms crime doesn’t pay.

ZRP praises the public for help in tackling crime

• Police commended citizens for their role in the bust.
• The Zimbabwe Republic Police thanked the public for keeping drug dealers in check.
• They highlighted the importance of cooperation in solving cases like this.