Chitungwiza Drug Dealer Dies After Swallowing Evidence During Police Raid
A suspected drug dealer died after allegedly swallowing drugs in a panic move during a police bust in Chitungwiza, authorities have confirmed.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi released a statement on Friday, 20 June 2025, updating the public on recent arrests of suspected drug dealers in Harare and Mutare.
Chitungwiza Drug Dealer Dies After Swallowing Drugs During Raid
According to Nyathi, detectives from CID Drugs and Narcotics in Harare acted on a tip-off and arrested Josephine Tinarwo (55) at her home in Manyame Park on Thursday, 19 June. She was found in possession of a large stash of Broncleer cough syrup.
Tinarwo then implicated Hezel Titya (39) and another unnamed suspect. That same evening, at around 9 PM, Titya was lured to Tinarwo’s house under the guise of a drug delivery.
However, upon being apprehended by police, Titya reportedly swallowed some of the drugs she had brought. She was rushed to Chitungwiza Hospital, where she died shortly after being admitted.
More Arrests in Harare and Mutare
In a separate operation, police also arrested Grace Tagara (41), Betha Paakanengwa (31), Tadiwanashe Mandisodza (21), Patience Sithole, and Rumbidzai Hlabiso (32) at Mbare Cabins and Redwing Mine in Penhalonga on the same day. The group was found with dagga, Aliviador pills, and was also selling beer without a liquor licence.
The ZRP has praised members of the public for providing valuable leads in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking. Commissioner Nyathi encouraged citizens to continue reporting drug dealers and suppliers by calling the National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631 or sending a WhatsApp to 0712 800 197.
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