14 Chinese Nationals Arrested in Harare Over Cocaine Possession

14 Chinese Nationals Arrested in Harare Over Cocaine Possession

Police in Harare arrested 14 Chinese nationals at a Newlands lodge this morning on allegations of possessing cocaine.

The suspects, whose ages range from 22 to 40 years, are currently in custody while investigations continue. Authorities confirmed that part of the cocaine was seized during the operation.

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Investigations Underway

Police said the arrests form part of ongoing efforts to combat drug-related crimes in the city. Further details on the quantity of cocaine seized and the identities of the suspects are yet to be released.

Authorities are continuing with investigations to establish the full extent of the criminal activity.

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Zimbabweans React

The arrest of 14 Chinese nationals in Harare over alleged cocaine possession has sparked strong reactions from the public.

Many expressed outrage at the Chinese nationals, arguing that they are doing whatever they want in Zimbabwe, including committing crimes. Netizens contrasted this with harsher penalties abroad, noting that foreigners caught with drugs in other countries can face long prison terms or even the death sentence. Several called for the suspects to receive heavy sentences, with some even suggesting that all Chinese nationals involved in criminal activity should be removed from Zimbabwe.

Here are some of the reactions;

@Evison Mabhiza;

Twakutoita zvatunoda muno

@Ngoni Takura Musevenzi;

KuChina ukabatwa its death sentence saka itwo twuma China ngatugurwe misoro iyoyo

@Nokutenda Chitsinde;

Vaurayi ve nyika…Ma invester akuita sei futi

@Tatenda Zuj Mandondo;

In China if they catch foreigners with drugs they give them the death sentence but kuno they will get bail tmrw chaiye

@Prosper Saungweme;

Do we need these guys in our country..Chaingobatai vese vabude munyika muno

@Ba T Nyasha;