Sleiman Amour, a 44-year-old Tanzanian man, was apprehended by police at a roadblock on the Bulawayo-Plumtree Highway in Zimbabwe after authorities discovered a staggering quantity of crystal methamphetamine concealed within a shipment of beans.
The arrest came after law enforcement officers conducted a routine inspection, during which Amour was compelled to unlock his truck trailer.
Initially, a lunchbox containing the illicit drug was found on the trailer floor, prompting further investigations. This led to the shocking discovery of an additional 168 lunchboxes, ingeniously tucked away in a hidden compartment within the trailer.
Altogether, the haul weighed a staggering 192 kilograms, with an estimated street value nearing US$987,000. Amour, who had entered Zimbabwe from Mozambique through the Nyamapanda Border Post, faced charges pursuant to Section 67(1)(a) of the Medicines and Allied Substances Control General Regulations due to the strict regulations governing controlled substances.
Language barriers resulted in the postponement of his court proceedings, which are now scheduled for November 8, as he remains in custody awaiting trial.
Prosecutor Milton Moyo presented the evidence in court, including details from Amour’s passport confirming his entry into Zimbabwe.
The case underscores the escalating issue of drug trafficking in the region, as authorities continue efforts to combat the surge of dangerous narcotics crossing borders.
With the implications of such a substantial drug seizure, law enforcement agencies are likely to intensify their vigilance at border points to thwart similar attempts in the future.
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