Crash Leads to 279kg Dagga Seizure in Gweru

Police seized 279kg of cannabis after two suspects crashed their vehicle fleeing a checkpoint in Gweru on September 6, 2026. The suspects escaped, but the drugs were recovered along the Harare-Masvingo highway. The bust is part of ongoing anti-drug operations, but highlights the scale of illegal cannabis trafficking in Zimbabwe. Authorities have struggled to curb the trade due to porous borders and corruption. The incident underscores the government's limited success in disrupting drug networks, as large consignments continue to slip through enforcement gaps.