Police arrested a man for crystal meth possession at Hunters Shopping Centre in Mabvuku. Frudrick Mzilawempi admitted guilt when he appeared before Harare magistrate Isheanesu Matova. Detectives from CID Drugs received a tip about Mzilawempi on January 13. They found him sitting behind the wheel of a car with license plate AFP 2147. The officers showed their police ID cards before searching him.
The search revealed one sachet of crystal meth in his left pants pocket. Officers took him to the CID Drugs and Narcotics headquarters for testing the substance. The crystal meth weighed 6 grams. It had a street value of US$100. Faith Mavhudzi represented the State during court proceedings.
The case highlights ongoing efforts against drug trafficking in Harare neighborhoods. Police acted quickly after receiving information from local sources. Mzilawempi faces penalties under Zimbabwe drug laws following his guilty plea. The arrest happened during routine anti-drug operations in residential areas. Law enforcement continues targeting illegal drug sales throughout the city.
The search revealed one sachet of crystal meth in his left pants pocket. Officers took him to the CID Drugs and Narcotics headquarters for testing the substance. The crystal meth weighed 6 grams. It had a street value of US$100. Faith Mavhudzi represented the State during court proceedings.
The case highlights ongoing efforts against drug trafficking in Harare neighborhoods. Police acted quickly after receiving information from local sources. Mzilawempi faces penalties under Zimbabwe drug laws following his guilty plea. The arrest happened during routine anti-drug operations in residential areas. Law enforcement continues targeting illegal drug sales throughout the city.
