The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), deployed at a road block along Gweru–Mvuma Road in operation “No to smuggling,” intercepted a Lean Angels bus and arr3sted the bus driver after police found 33 bales of second hand clothes and shoes.
The bus driver, Bothwel William aged 41 was arr3sted alongside Casnos Rungwande (45), Rodrick Muyayiso (41) and Chris Mabhuya (26) in connection with smuggled goods.
ZRP has confirmed that the incident unfolded on the 22nd of January, 2025.
“On 22/01/25, members of the Police deployed at a road block along Gweru–Mvuma Road on operation “No to smuggling,” intercepted a Lean Angels bus and arrested the bus driver, Bothwel William (41) as well as Casnos Rungwande (45), Rodrick Muyayiso (41) and Chris Mabhuya (26) for smuggling 33 bales of second hand clothes and shoes,” Police confirmed.
The bus was travelling from Mutare to Bulawayo.
The four suspects are set to appear in court soon.