Police probe cattle rustling syndicate

POLICE in Mashonaland West have launched an investigation after reports of a suspected cattle rustling syndicate wreaking havoc in in the province.

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed on its X account that it is investigating a case of stocktheft in which unknown suspects stole 21 cattle at Plot 21, Batch Farm, Banket last week.

In the incident, nine cattle were found deboned and 12 others were recovered at a neighbouring farm.

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