THE HALFAX HEIMDALL AUGUR

Zimbabwe Cracks Down on Drug Abuse With Over 10,000 Arrests News Zimbabwe Cracks Down on Drug Abuse With Over 10,000 Arrests Nationwide operation dismantles drug dens and arrests thousands by Adedotun Oyeniyi February 24, 2025 Adedotun Oyeniyi February 24, 2025 1.9K KEY POINTS Zimbabwe’s crackdown on drug abuse has led to over 10,000 arrests. President Mnangagwa has called for drug lords to be held accountable. The government is enforcing the National Drug Master Plan to combat substance abuse. Zimbabwe’s intensified crackdown on drug abuse has led to the arrest of more than 10,000 people and the dismantling of over 50 drug dens since the start of the year. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the figures, highlighting the success of the government’s efforts to combat drug trafficking and substance abuse. ZRP National Spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi praised the progress made. He emphasized that the arrests reflect the effectiveness of the national action plan launched by the government. “This is a coordinated approach, as highlighted in the recent cabinet briefing. The numbers speak for themselves, with over 10,000 arrests made across the country,” Nyathi said. The o…

Tanzania: DCEA Arrests 550 in Anti-Drug Crackdown Arusha — THE Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) Northern Zone has arrested 550 suspects for drug trafficking, possession and abuse offences between July 2025 and June 2026, with several convicted offenders handed prison sentences of up to 30 years. Speaking during commemorations of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking held at Selian Community Church in Arusha over the weekend, DCEA Northern Zone Social Welfare Officer Brenda Mbati said the authority conducted 227 operations across Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Tanga and Manyara regions during the period under review. "The operations resulted in the arrest of 442 men and 108 women suspected of involvement in various drug-related offences," she said. According to Ms Mbati, the operations also led to the seizure of 5,417.26 Kilogrammes of khat, 3,010.30 kilogrammes of cannabis and 14 grammes of heroin. She said a number of cases have already been concluded in court, with some offenders receiving substantial penalties. Follow us onWhatsApp|LinkedInfor the latest headlines "Eleven offenders convicted of drug use were each fined 500,000/-, while 10 othe…

Tanzania: DCEA Arrests 550 in Anti-Drug Crackdown [Daily News] Arusha -- THE Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) Northern Zone has arrested 550 suspects for drug trafficking, possession and abuse offences between July 2025 and June 2026, with several convicted offenders handed prison sentences of up to 30 years.

DCEA arrests 550 in anti-drug crackdown - Daily News Tanzania ARUSHA: THE Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) Northern Zone has arrested 550 suspects for drug trafficking, possession and abuse offences between July 2025 and June 2026, with several convicted offenders handed prison sentences of up to 30 years. Speaking during commemorations of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking held at Selian Community Church in Arusha over the weekend, DCEA Northern Zone Social Welfare Officer Brenda Mbati said the authority conducted 227 operations across Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Tanga and Manyara regions during the period under review. “The operations resulted in the arrest of 442 men and 108 women suspected of involvement in various drug-related offences,” she said. According to Ms Mbati, the operations also led to the seizure of 5,417.26 Kilogrammes of khat, 3,010.30 kilogrammes of cannabis and 14 grammes of heroin. She said a number of cases have already been concluded in court, with some offenders receiving substantial penalties. “Eleven offenders convicted of drug use were each fined 500,000/-, while 10 others were sentenced to 30 years in prison for traf…

Tanzania Drug Enforcement Seizes Over 33 Tons of Narcotics in Major ... Dar es Salaam. In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Tanzania’s Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) has seized over 33 tons of narcotics and arrested 940 suspects in a nationwide operation that took place between July and September 2025. The announcement was made on Monday by DCEA Commissioner General Aretas Lyimo in Dar es Salaam. The operation also resulted in the confiscation of 4,553 kilograms of cannabis seeds, the destruction of 64 acres of cannabis plantations, and the seizure of firearms, vehicles, and motorcycles. Among the significant arrests were three suspects, including Lebanese nationals, who were found with 2.4 kilograms of cocaine in the Manzese area of Dar es Salaam. The drugs were reportedly smuggled from Brazil via Kenya and Uganda using body packing. In other incidents, an American and his Tanzanian wife were arrested at Bahari Beach with 11 bottles of Ketamine and cannabis. Additionally, authorities seized 50 electronic cigarettes containing cannabis from two clubs in Dar es Salaam. READ MORE:Tanzania Urges Caution and More Research on The Decision to Permit Marijuana Us…