Bulawayo, (New Ziana)-Detectives from the Drug section in Bulawayo have arrested two suspects in connection with transporting smuggled dangerous drugs from neighbouring South Africa.
Bulawayo province police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Nomalanga Msebele confirmed the arrest of Dennis Ndlovu (26) of Efusini, Tsholotso, Matabeleland North province and Edward Phiri (32) of Makokoba high density suburb, Bulawayo, for unlawful possession of dangerous drugs.
She said the suspects were arrested on April 28 this year at around at the Esigodini tollgate after detectives received a tip that they were carrying a black cooler bag containing 100 x 100mmililitres broncleer cough syrup each with a street value of US$1 000.
“On April 28, 2025 at around 1700 hours, detectives from CID Drugs Bulawayo received information to the effect that there was a white Toyota Quantum GP towing a black trailer enroute to Bulawayo from South Africa.
“Detectives swiftly acted on the information and intercepted the said motor vehicle at Esigodini Tollgate. A search was conducted and seized MAQ Surf box and Black Cooler bag containing 100×100 mls broncleer cough syrup each,” she said.
Msebele said detectives then interviewed the suspects about the drug and one of the occupants said the parcel belonged to King Denara who is in Tsholotsho, as it was inscribed on the parcel.
“A controlled delivery was conducted to Tsholotsho where the parcel was claimed by Dennis Ndlovu (aka King Denara) who also implicated Edward Phiri as the owner of the parcel leading to their arrest.
The suspects were interviewed to ascertain the source of the Broncleer cough syrups and they revealed that the unregistered medicines were brought from South Africa by Ndhlovu (King Denara)’s sister Sithabile Sibanda .
Msebele commended members of the public for their continued support in supplying information to the police to help in the arrest of culprits.
“We extend our gratitude to the public for their unwavering support in providing tip-offs that help us dismantle drug networks.
“We urge Bulawayo residents to protect our youth by reporting illegal drug activities—every piece of information counts in this fight,” she said.
The arrests come amid heightened operations targeting drug supply chains, with police leveraging intelligence-led raids, awareness campaigns, and rehabilitation initiatives.
Critics however argue that well-connected smugglers continue to evade justice, undermining enforcement efforts.
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