Man arrested for cultivating, supplying mbanje

Zim Now Writer

A 47-year-old man from Entumbane, Bulawayo, has been arrested for cultivating and supplying dagga.

This comes as several arrests have been made since police launched a blitz against drug and dangerous substance abuse a few weeks ago.

Bulawayo provincial police spokesperson Inspector Abednico Ncube said police acted on a tip-off from members of the public and arrested Elliot Sitali for cultivating a dagga tree measuring about 1.5 metres tall.

“Concerned members of the public spotted a plant of dagga which was approximately 1,5 meters tall, growing in the accused person’s garden and made a police report as a tip-off. Police in Entumbane swiftly followed up on the tip, leading to the arrest of Sitali.

“Sitali was interviewed and admitted that he was the one who planted the tree for his personal use, as well as to supply the community with the drug. He was taken, together with his plant to the police station, where he is helping the police with investigations,” said Inspector Ncube.

The Bulawayo police spokesperson warned members of the public to desist from dealing in dangerous drugs as they face arrest.

“We would like to appreciate the members of the public who helped the police with information that led to the arrest of Sitali. Police have upped the game in the fight against drugs and substance abuse hence people should be warned,” added Inspector Ncube.