POLICE in Harare yesterday said they had arrested a Chinese national after he failed to account for 33 000 rounds of ammunition recovered from his offices in Msasa.
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Officer Commanding Harare province Senior Assistant Commissioner Clement Munoriyarwa said the suspect, Wongai Huo, was also found in possession of three kilogrammes of gold coated with silver and processed ivory packed in chess boxes.
Police said although Huo (51), had a valid firearm certificate, the large quantities of the ammunition found in his possession raised a stink amid suspicion that he could have been involved in poaching activities.
Munoriyarwa said such quantities of ammunition were only permissible in military establishments.
He also said police were keen to establish the movement of gold from Lebanmon Mine near Marlborough which is owned by the suspect.
