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Zimbabwe’s Poaching Rings Busted

June 3, 2025
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Zimbabwe’s Poaching Rings Busted

 

In a shocking turn of events, Zimbabwe’s police have cracked down on poaching rings in Harare and Victoria Falls, arresting nine suspects for possession of ivory.

Four suspects were caught in Harare with 41 pieces of ivory, weighing 23kg, while allegedly looking for buyers. The police recovered the tusks from a Datsun Go vehicle and a follow-up search at one of the suspects’ residences yielded even more ivory. The suspects were apprehended by CID Minerals, Flora and Fauna detectives on May 30 in Braeside along Seke Road near Telecel Zimbabwe.

Meanwhile, in Victoria Falls, five more suspects were arrested with pieces of ivory and pangolin scales near the Victoria Falls truck stop on the same day. The suspects were found in possession of wildlife products, which they intended to sell to potential buyers.

The suspects, with names like Masauso Nevhaya, 48, Priscilla Chabata, 52, Wonder Bozho, 51, Stanford Mbiriyakura, 49, Lizwelibanzi Ndlovu, 42, Philani Ndlovu, 29, Makhosini Sibanda, 30, Shoti Shoko, 53, and Michael Muleya, 32, are expected to face charges under Zimbabwe’s wildlife protection laws.

The suspects will face charges for unlawful possession of raw ivory and specially protected species. If convicted, they could face severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment.

The police are urging the public to report cases of wildlife crimes to help combat poaching and trafficking. Because, let’s be real, the pangolins and elephants need all the help they can get. The authorities are determined to crack down on wildlife crime and protect Zimbabwe’s rich biodiversity.

Will these arrests bring an end to Zimbabwe’s poaching epidemic? Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure – the police are on the case, and they’re not messing around. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that these suspects get the book thrown at them. The future of Zimbabwe’s wildlife depends on it.

The arrests are a significant blow to poaching rings in Zimbabwe. The country’s wildlife is a precious resource, and it’s essential to protect it from those who would seek to exploit it for personal gain. The police’s efforts to combat wildlife crime are commendable, and it’s hoped that these arrests will serve as a deterrent to others.

Let’s see if justice will be served, and the suspects will face the consequences of their actions. The world is watching, and the fate of Zimbabwe’s wildlife hangs in the balance.

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