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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>A police constable stationed in Headlands was arrested for allegedly selling mbanje\/marijuana from his residence at a police camp.<\/p>\n

Shingirai Enock Tapatapa (29) and his alleged accomplice, Taurai Maruwa (27) appeared before a Rusape magistrate for unlawfully possessing or using dangerous drugs.<\/p>\n

Tapatapa and Maruwa were remanded in custody to 9 May when they appeared before Rusape magistrate, Lucy-Anne Ndiraya.<\/p>\n

They are facing charges of contravening Section 157 of the Criminal (Codification and Reform) Act, Chapter 9:23.<\/p>\n

The matter came to light after Maruwa was arrested for assault on 28 April. Prosecutor, Tawanda Karikoga, said:<\/p>\n

The suspect was searched by the arresting police officers and he was found in possession of a small black bag containing 19 sachets of loose dagga.<\/p>\n

During interviews, he indicated that he was given the dagga by Constable Tapatapa to sell on his behalf.<\/p>\n

He also revealed that the cop had packed the dagga. The suspect further revealed that the police officer was also in possession of some dagga packed in a black plastic bag in his room.<\/p>\n

Karikoga said that the police officer was arrested the following day when he reported for work.<\/p>\n

He told the court that Constable Tapatapa was summoned to the Officer-In-Charge\u2019s office where he was informed of the allegations against him. Said Karikoga:<\/p>\n

Assistant Inspector Kasange, Sergeant Chikwature and Constable Govha escorted him to his room where a search was to be conducted.<\/p>\n

On arrival at the doorstep, Tapatapa told the three police officers that he was missing the keys to his room.<\/p>\n

He was searched and a sachet of dagga was found in his pair of trousers\u2019 right pocket. The key to his room was also found in the same pocket.<\/p>\n

A search was conducted and a black plastic bag containing loose dagga was recovered from Tapatapa\u2019s blankets.<\/p>\n

The recovered dagga was taken to Rusape Post Office where it weighed 920 grammes. It will be produced in court as an exhibit.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. A police constable stationed in Headlands was arrested for allegedly selling mbanje\/marijuana from his residence at a police camp. Shingirai Enock Tapatapa (29) and his alleged accomplice, Taurai Maruwa (27) appeared before a Rusape magistrate for unlawfully possessing or using dangerous drugs. 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