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*Chipinge Cotton Arsonist Threatens To Strike Again*

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The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says it is treating a fire that destroyed cotton lint at Checheche Growth Point in Chipinge South recently as a suspected case of malicious damage to property (MDP).

At least 1.2 million kilograms of cotton lint with an estimated value of US$2.5 million was destroyed by fire at a ginning site at Checheche growth point in Chipinge South on Monday morning.

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ZRP spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said an unidentified suspect left a note threatening to cause more fire at the scene where more than 5 300 cotton bales were burnt.

A note addressed to one CC was found by the tragedy site threatening to cause more fire if the suspect fails to receive his or her money. Said Asst Comm Nyathi:

> Police are investigating a suspected case of malicious damage to property (MDP) following a note found at the site where 5300 cotton bales were burnt to ashes in Checheche.

> The incident took place at 0327hrs when a truck driver loading cotton bales parked his vehicle to make a call.

> While he was making his call he is reported to have spotted a flame of fire towards his vehicle and the cotton lint was burnt to ashes.

> A note was found addressed to CC threatening to cause more fire if the suspect was not going to be paid his or her money within five days.

> Investigations have since begun and if the contents of the note turn to be true, the case will be treated as MDP and the law will take its course.

*More: H-Metro*

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