43-Year-Old Shamva Man Arrested After Police Discover 67 Cannabis Plants At Village Homestead
A 43-year-old man has been arrested in Shamva after police discovered 67 cannabis plants growing at a village homestead. The plants, some measuring approximately 1.3 metres, were recovered during a police operation at Mhokore Village early on Friday, 6 November 2026.
The suspect, identified as Levison Chapanduka, was arrested on allegations of unlawfully cultivating dagga (cannabis). The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the arrest in an update shared on Saturday, 8 November 2026.
Shamva Cannabis Bust Leads To 43-Year-Old Man’s Arrest
According to the ZRP, Support Unit officers deployed in Shamva carried out the operation at approximately 6:30 am on Friday.
Police said the operation resulted in Chapanduka’s arrest and the recovery of 67 cannabis plants.
In its statement, the police said:
“On 06/11/2026 at around 0630 hours, members of ZRP Support Unit deployed in Shamva arrested Levison Chapanduka (43) for unlawful cultivation of dagga at Mhokore Village.”
The plants reportedly measured approximately 1.3 metres in height.
Police Confirm Recovery Of 67 Cannabis Plants
ZiFM Stereo News also reported the arrest on Saturday, describing the operation as a Friday morning swoop at the village homestead.
The broadcaster identified Chapanduka as a 43-year-old Shamva resident and confirmed that 67 plants had been seized.
The police update did not provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the alleged cultivation or whether Chapanduka had appeared in court.
The arrest brings attention to the police operation targeting the unlawful cultivation of cannabis in Shamva. Further details about the case were not provided in the initial police announcement.
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