DT Correspondent
In an intensified effort to combat drug and substance abuse, police have publicly identified and shamed 39 individuals involved in drug trafficking and supply.
The disclosure of their names aims to expose the culprits and raise awareness about the ongoing battle against narcotics in the country.
National police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi revealed that many of the drug lords listed have already been convicted, while others are currently awaiting trial.
“As the National Committee on the Elimination of Drugs and Substance Abuse intensifies its campaign against drug lords and suppliers, the police have taken the step of naming and shaming these individuals.
“Some have already been convicted in court, while others are currently in custody,” he said.
Among the named drug barons are Evans Dube (32), Leeroy Bruce Tungama (28), Gift Maunda (31), Tinashe Murenzvi (24), Nokhutaba Sibanda (31), Lindiwe Mhlanga (25), Onita Dube (31), David Dhidha (48), Raccbi Matekenya (35), Shylin Maredza (31), Anymore Chiseko (28), Tawanda Sibindi (18), and Tinashe Nyakunzu (29).
Additional individuals on the list include Zenzo Mhlanga (43), Simbarashe Mukucha (22), Hilary Motsi, Thembekile Zulu (24), Ronald Mhlanga (24), Honest Ndlovu (22), Linda Sibanda (32), Salatine Dzangare (52), Mercy Muzulu (29), Hitler Tafadzwa Jungura (34), Ellen Munetsi (32), Christina Tsikwa (67), and Bobby Kambangura (27).
The remaining drug barons exposed by the police are Tafadzwa Tambudzai (21), Pride Jeferry Machidza (31), Alabi Braima (32), Khulekani Moyo (33), Nomatter Muchemwa (25), Marry Muchemwa (37), Attomey Rudo (34), Bonface Mufundisi (26), Joseph Muleya (23), Nyaradzai Chipfuma, Kirt Ndlovu (24), Cleopas Moyo (21), and Collen Nyakarenga (35).
