HARARE — Police have arrested a 35-year-old man after allegedly finding four bags of processed dagga in his vehicle during a routine police checkpoint along the Harare-Mutare Road.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the arrest of Painos Zimatye (35) on 25 September 2026 for unlawful possession of dagga.

Police intercepted Zimatye, who was driving a black Honda Fit, at a police checkpoint at the 136-kilometre peg along the Harare-Mutare Road.

Police searched the vehicle and allegedly recovered four bags containing processed dagga, with the substance wrapped in transparent plastic.

Police did not provide any additional information on the value of the recovered dagga.