Community leaders in Plumtree have urged heightened vigilance against narcotics trafficking through the Zimbabwe-Botswana crossing point, citing outdated infrastructure that criminals exploit. Ward 3 councillor Percy Sibanda indicated during an anti-drug awareness event that smugglers shifted operations from the more secure Beitbridge facility to Plumtree's less equipped checkpoint, resulting in increased illegal substances entering the border town.
Sibanda advocated for modernizing detection systems and physical structures to match Beitbridge standards, which would reduce trafficking vulnerabilities. The campaign commenced at the local prison facility before concluding at municipal offices with representation from Industry and Commerce deputy minister Raj Modi, though residents expressed skepticism about law enforcement methods. Local officials acknowledged progress in community participation during cleanup activities while recognizing additional work remains necessary.
Sibanda advocated for modernizing detection systems and physical structures to match Beitbridge standards, which would reduce trafficking vulnerabilities. The campaign commenced at the local prison facility before concluding at municipal offices with representation from Industry and Commerce deputy minister Raj Modi, though residents expressed skepticism about law enforcement methods. Local officials acknowledged progress in community participation during cleanup activities while recognizing additional work remains necessary.
