A 27-year-old man has been arrested in Penhalonga after police allegedly recovered 141 sachets of crystal methamphetamine from a vehicle in which he was travelling.

The suspect, identified as Lancelot Nehanda, was arrested on November 5, 2026, following a police operation at a checkpoint near St Augustine Turnoff.

According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), officers intercepted a Honda Fit in which Nehanda was travelling as a passenger after receiving information about the suspected possession of dangerous drugs.

A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of a black plastic bag containing 141 sachets of crystal methamphetamine, which police said belonged to the suspect.

Nehanda was arrested and is facing charges of unlawful possession of dangerous drugs.