Venus Charumbira
Courts and Crimes Reporter
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Bulawayo- A 61 year old man from Nkulumane 12 has been arrested after he was allegedly found cultivating dagga plants and stashing loose dagga in his bedroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lovemore Pangiso was arrested on 11 September 2025 following a raid by detectives from the Criminal Investigations Department(CID) Drugs and Narcotics unit in Bulawayo, upon a tip-off from the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police(ZRP), a search of Pangiso\u2019s residence led to the recovery of 19 sachets of loose dagga hidden between his bed mattress and the base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFurther searches in the yard revealed six well-nurtured dagga plants each measuring about 20 centimetres growing in his garden\u201d, said Deputy Press and Public Relations Officer, Assistant Inspector Thandekile Ndlovu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pangiso has since been charged with unlawful cultivation of dagga as defined in Section 156 of the Criminal Law(Codification and Reform) Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities have urged members of the public to avoid dealing in dangerous drugs, warning that those caught will face the full wrath of the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This case highlights:
\u2022Ongoing Drug Issues which underscores that drug cultivation and possession remain a concern for the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022Need for Awareness as it points to a continued need for public education on the dangers and illegality of drug cultivation and use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022Health and Safety Concerns because storing drugs in homes poses risks to family members, especially children, and raises health and fire safety concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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