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*Six Suspects Arrested For Impersonating Security Services And Crystal Meth Possession* *Follow Pindula on WhatsApp for daily new updates* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va84dngJP21B2nWeyM3v?xg The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has reported the arrest of six men for impersonating members of the security services and for the unlawful possession of Crystal Meth. In a statement seen by Pindula News, police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the arrest came after detectives from CID Drugs and Narcotics received information that the suspects were demanding a bribe from Tafadzwa Lovemore Mudzekenyedze, whom they had allegedly arrested for drug supply. The suspects were found in possession of a BMW vehicle, a ZRP identity card, Crystal Meth, handcuffs, GPS tracking devices, and pepper spray. They are also linked to a previous case of impersonating police officers. We present the statement in full below: *ARREST OF SIX SUSPECTS FOR IMPERSONATING MEMBERS OF THE SECURITY SERVICES AND UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CRYSTAL METH* > The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Lloyd Rayeni Zvoma (33), Clemence Manyika (33), Sylvester Chaire (33), Simbarashe Chiyangwa (34), Sydney Chikozho (46) and Felix Tagonera (34) for impersonating members of the security services and unlawful possession of Crystal Meth. > On 18th January 2024, detectives from CID Drugs and Narcotics, Harare received information that the suspects were demanding US$ 1 000.00 bribe from Tafadzwa Lovemore Mudzekenyedze after they had allegedly apprehended him in Kuwadzana for supplying dangerous drugs to the public. The suspects posed as members of the security services during the encounter. > The detectives acted on the received information and arrested the suspects after tracking them to a side road near Zimbabwe Agricultural Show Grounds, Harare. The arrest led to the recovery of the suspects’ get-away car, a BMW vehicle, registration number ABG 7648, a ZRP identity card, five grammes of Crystal Meth, a pair of handcuffs, three GPS tracking devices and a paper spray. > The suspects are being linked to another case of impersonating police officers which occurred on 31st December 2023 at a house along Stoneridge Road, Avondale, Harare where the suspects posed as detectives from CID Drugs and Narcotics, Harare before apprehending Paola Thompson for unlawful cultivation of dagga. Subsequently, the suspects were allegedly given US$500.00 as bribe by Paola Thompson. > Detectives from CID Drugs and Narcotics, Harare had already acted on received information and arrested Paola Thompson and her father, Tony Octave Cesano for unlawfully cultivating dagga on 03rd January 2024. The two have already appeared at Harare Magistrate Court for trial. > The Police is on high alert to arrest criminals masquerading as members of the security services while soliciting for bribes from unsuspecting members of the public. The Zimbabwe Republic Police urges the public to continue reporting illicit drug activities to the Police on National Complaints Desk number (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800197 or report at any nearest Police Station. *More Pindula News* _If you found this article useful_ *Please support Pindula by forwarding to friends and groups*
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