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Beitbridge Man, 36, Arrested After 20kg of Dagga Found at His Home

Beitbridge Man, 36, Arrested After 20kg of Dagga Found at His Home

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  • A 36-year-old Beitbridge man has been arrested after police allegedly found 20kg of dagga at his home.
Beitbridge Man, 36, Arrested After 20kg of Dagga Found at His Home

By Simba Zimunya

Police in Beitbridge have arrested a 36-year-old man after recovering 20 kilogrammes of dagga from his residence in PWD.

The suspect, identified as Lesley Courage Mudhucha, was arrested on November 13, 2026, following information received by police concerning the alleged unlawful possession of the drug.

Police Recover 20kg of Dagga

Why it matters

The arrest highlights ongoing police efforts to investigate suspected drug possession and distribution.

According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), officers acted on the information and arrested Mudhucha at his home in PWD, Beitbridge.

A search of the premises reportedly led to the recovery of 20kg of dagga concealed inside a cardboard box within the house.

The suspect was arrested in connection with the alleged unlawful possession of the substance.

Police Continue Drug Enforcement Operations

The arrest forms part of police efforts to combat the possession and circulation of illegal drugs in Zimbabwe.

The ZRP has repeatedly urged members of the public to provide information that can assist authorities in tackling drug-related offences.

Mudhucha's arrest does not amount to a conviction. The case will be determined through the legal process.

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Simba ZimunyaSimba Zimunya reports for The Granite Post.
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