Harare Drug Dealer Sentenced to Prison After Police Sting.
A Borrowdale drug dealer faces seven months in jail after police found him with 772 grams of marijuana. The arrest took place in the upscale Harare suburb.
Andrew Major, 35, appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo. He was found guilty of possessing dangerous drugs and two bottles of BronCleer, an illegal cough medicine.
The court fined Major US$50 for the BronCleer offense. The marijuana charge brought a 12-month sentence, with five months suspended if he avoids future drug crimes.
Three officers from the Harare Suburban crack team staged the arrest at 829 Jacana Drive last Friday. Acting on a tip, an undercover officer bought marijuana from Major for US$1.
The team then searched Major's property. They found 10 small bags of marijuana in his grey handbag. A room search revealed 13 large bags and one partial bag of marijuana.
Police also seized two 100ml bottles of BronCleer, a cough syrup often misused as a recreational drug. The court ordered all drugs forfeited to the State.
Prosecutor Nomsa Kangara handled the case against Major, who must serve his sentence in a state prison.
A Borrowdale drug dealer faces seven months in jail after police found him with 772 grams of marijuana. The arrest took place in the upscale Harare suburb.
Andrew Major, 35, appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo. He was found guilty of possessing dangerous drugs and two bottles of BronCleer, an illegal cough medicine.
The court fined Major US$50 for the BronCleer offense. The marijuana charge brought a 12-month sentence, with five months suspended if he avoids future drug crimes.
Three officers from the Harare Suburban crack team staged the arrest at 829 Jacana Drive last Friday. Acting on a tip, an undercover officer bought marijuana from Major for US$1.
The team then searched Major's property. They found 10 small bags of marijuana in his grey handbag. A room search revealed 13 large bags and one partial bag of marijuana.
Police also seized two 100ml bottles of BronCleer, a cough syrup often misused as a recreational drug. The court ordered all drugs forfeited to the State.
Prosecutor Nomsa Kangara handled the case against Major, who must serve his sentence in a state prison.
