Zimdancehall artist Ras Pompy received bail approval for US$100 after authorities detained him on drug possession charges. Police arrested the musician when they discovered approximately 100 bottles of cough syrup medicines valued at US$396. Magistrate Gamuchirai Gore processed his case under violations of the Medicines and Allied Substances Control Act. The artist spent his weekend in remand prison before obtaining release. His legal troubles stem from alleged abuse of over-the-counter medications as recreational substances.
Detective officers from CID Drugs Harare identified his black Honda Fit vehicle during morning traffic on July 16, 2025. The registration number AGS 6699 appeared on police watch lists for suspected narcotic distribution activities. Authorities attempted to stop the vehicle near Kambuzuma Road around 11AM. The musician accelerated toward Rugare suburb when officers signaled him. His escape attempt ended when the car collided with a metal pole during the pursuit.
Officers recovered 24 Broncleer bottles, 20 Benylin containers, and 55 Astra Pain syrups from the crash scene. Police confiscated both the pharmaceutical products and the damaged vehicle as criminal evidence.
Detective officers from CID Drugs Harare identified his black Honda Fit vehicle during morning traffic on July 16, 2025. The registration number AGS 6699 appeared on police watch lists for suspected narcotic distribution activities. Authorities attempted to stop the vehicle near Kambuzuma Road around 11AM. The musician accelerated toward Rugare suburb when officers signaled him. His escape attempt ended when the car collided with a metal pole during the pursuit.
Officers recovered 24 Broncleer bottles, 20 Benylin containers, and 55 Astra Pain syrups from the crash scene. Police confiscated both the pharmaceutical products and the damaged vehicle as criminal evidence.
