BULAWAYO, MAY 27 (Newsday Live)-Police in Matabeleland South have arrested three suspects in connection with drugs trafficking along the Beitbridge- Bulawayo Road.
In a statement, police confirmed the arrest of Mthokozisi Patrick Hlophe (46), Tapiwa Dube (38), and Dalubuhle Sibanda (41).
According to police, the suspects were intercepted at the 60km peg while travelling in a Nissan Hardbody truck carrying 120.244 kilogrammes of dagga.
"The suspects were intercepted during an operation targeting drug and substance trafficking," police said.
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"The recovered consignment was confiscated and the suspects are expected to appear in court facing drug trafficking charges."
The police have continued to intensify operations against drug and substance abuse syndicates across the country, warning members of the public against engaging in smuggling, peddling, and trafficking of illegal substances.
