Station: Beitbridge
Date of Incident: 31 October 2025
Time of Incident: 0600 hrs
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) wishes to announce the successful seizure of contraband goods, including 780 kgs of marijuana, 720 units of Benylin, 234 units of Astrapain, and 561 units of Broncleer from a CB Coaches bus in transit to Malawi.
This operation is part of ZIMRA's ongoing efforts to combat smuggling, drug abuse, and corruption, aligning with our civil protection mandate.
On 31 October, during the handover process, ZIMRA officials received intelligence from national enforcement agents regarding potential contraband on a CB Coaches bus. Upon inspection, the crew admitted to transporting Broncleer. Following this admission, ZIMRA officials conducted a thorough search, revealing:
- 43 bales of marijuana weighing approximately 719 kgs
- 69 small packages weighing about 71 kgs
- 234 units of Astrapain
- 561 units of Broncleer
- 720 units of Benylin
The contraband was cleverly concealed using 45 comforters. The bus was crewed by six individuals, two of whom were arrested; the remaining crew members escaped and are yet to be accounted for.
The street value of the seized marijuana is estimated at USD 78,000, while the restricted medicines are valued at USD 16,200.
ZIMRA recognizes the pressing need to address the growing drug abuse problem in our communities. To mitigate such incidents in the future, we have been enhancing client education regarding controlled goods, imposing penalties for importing controlled substances and continuing physical and random searches of transit vehicles. Additionally, we will employ K9 units and intensify searches to improve detection rates and ensure compliance with national regulations and laws.
ZIMRA remains steadfast in its zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, smuggling, and drug abuse. We are committed to protecting our citizens and maintaining the integrity of our borders.
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Issued on behalf of ZIMRA by Mr Gladman Njanji, Marketing and Corporate Affairs Executive
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