{"id":103543,"date":"2025-01-27T12:28:02","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T10:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/harare-man-caught-with-23-grammes-of-cocaine"},"modified":"2025-02-09T17:26:21","modified_gmt":"2025-02-09T15:26:21","slug":"harare-man-caught-with-23-grammes-of-cocaine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/harare-man-caught-with-23-grammes-of-cocaine","title":{"rendered":"Harare Man Caught With 23 Grammes Of Cocaine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>A 38-year-old man has been arrested by the police for possessing 23 grammes of cocaine. According to a statement issued on Saturday by ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the suspect, Tatenda Rusere alias Jack, was allegedly supplying cocaine in greater Harare.<\/p>\n<p>Rusere was arrested in the Chigwende area, Ushewekunze, Harare, on Thursday and had 23 grammes of cocaine, a digital scale, and several plastic packages in his possession. Said Nyathi:<\/p>\n<p>The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Tatenda Rusere (38) alias Jack in connection with unlawful possession of 23 grammes of Cocaine.<\/p>\n<p>On 24th January 2025, detectives from CID Drugs and Narcotics, Harare, received information that the suspect was supplying Cocaine in greater Harare.<\/p>\n<p>The detectives acted on the received information and contacted the suspect purporting to be potential buyers<br \/>\nSubsequently, the suspect was arrested at Chigwende area, Ushewekunze, Harare and was found in possession of 23 grammes of Cocaine, a digital scale and several plastic packages.<\/p>\n<p>The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that there is no going back in the fight against drug and substance abuse.<\/p>\n<p>The public is urged to continue forwarding information regarding drug barons and suppliers through the National Complaints Desk number (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp 0712 800 197.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Zimbabwe<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. A 38-year-old man has been arrested by the police for possessing 23 grammes of cocaine. According to a statement issued on Saturday by ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the suspect, Tatenda Rusere alias Jack, was allegedly supplying cocaine in greater Harare. 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