59 arrested in Harare drugs haul

THE Zimbabwe Republic Police’s Drugs and Narcotics Section has arrested 59 people in Harare’s central business district, Mbare and Five Avenue Shopping Centre for various offences, including sale, display and possession of unregistered drugs.

National police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said one suspect was found in possession of 3 500 illicit tablets of different types, which were being sold from a residential premise.

He also said of interest was the fact that 13 suspects were arrested at Five Avenue Shopping Centre while selling different types of alleged sex enhancing drugs.

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