BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

In a bid to combat drug and substance abuse, the Zimbabwe Republic Police has named and shamed 32 drug barons and suppliers who were convicted by the courts throughout the country.

The suspects were found guilty of various offenses, including illegal possession of dagga, unregistered medicines, and dangerous drugs.

Admire Chamwaita, 26, from Melandawonye in Beitbridge, was sentenced to 210 hours of community service for illegal possession of dagga. Madawu Ndamulelo, 18, from Botina Village in Beitbridge, was fined $60 or 15 months imprisonment for illegal possession of dagga, Benylin cough syrup, and Broncleer cough syrup.

Abyssina Kutukwa, 45, from Matshobane in Bulawayo, was sentenced to 17 months imprisonment for illegal possession of dagga and Benylin. Thembelani Ncube, 45, from Nkayi District, was sentenced to nine months imprisonment for possession of dagga.

Ferzel Fershaad Horton, 22, from Northend in Bulawayo, was sentenced to 13 months imprisonment for cultivation of dagga. Mathew Muzondiwa, 25, from Makokoba in Bulawayo, was sentenced to eight months imprisonment for possession of unregistered medicines.

Frank Ndlovu, 18, from Hillside in Bulawayo, was sentenced to nine months imprisonment for illegal possession of dagga. Brian Sithole, 26, from Highlands in Zvishavane, was sentenced to possession of dagga and seven prohibited knives.

Ishmael Ayimedi, 25, from Eldorado Mine Compound in Chinhoyi, was fined $80 or three months imprisonment for unlawful possession of dangerous drugs. Trymore Chinyundo, 18, was fined $200 or two months imprisonment for unlawful possession of dagga.

Gabriel Munashe Muzavazi, 25, was fined $150 or two months imprisonment for unlawful possession of dagga and Broncleer Cough Syrup. Simbarashe Zhakata, 42, from Mukumbadzetse Street in Mufakose, Harare, was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment for unlawful possession of Crystal Meth.

Nene Chiedza, 35, from Hlatsurayo Road in Mbare, Harare, was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment for unlawful possession of dagga. Loreta Panashe, 38, from A1 Block 62 Tagarika in Mbare, Harare, was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment for unlawful possession of unregistered medicines.

Luckmore Murembwe, 24, from Dema Phase 1 in Seke, was fined $150 or two months imprisonment for unlawful possession of dagga. Martin Chikore, 39, from Unit 0 in Seke, Chitungwiza, was sentenced to six months imprisonment for unlawful possession of dagga and unregistered medicines.

Rodney Mano, 28, from Trafalgar Court in Harare, was sentenced to 10 months imprisonment for possession of unregistered medicines. Maxwell Warakula, 38, from Glen Norah A in Harare, was sentenced to 20 months imprisonment for unlawful possession of dagga.

Fayness Moreblessing John, 29, from Amalinda Road in Glenview 1, Harare, was fined $200 for possession of unregistered medicines. Antony Mwedziwendira from Milton Park in Harare was sentenced to 10 months imprisonment for possession of unregistered medicines.

Chamunorwa Siyamanyiwa, 34, from Dzivarasekwa in Harare, was sentenced to two months imprisonment for unlawful possession of dagga.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police has reiterated that there is no going back in the fight against drug and substance abuse.

Through the National Committee on the Elimination of Drugs and Substance Abuse, the police said they will continue to name and shame drug barons and suppliers in any part of the country.

The public is urged to continue providing information regarding drug barons and suppliers through the National Complaints Desk number (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp 0712 800 197.