Government has secured five drones, which will be used for surveillance against drug smuggling at border posts.
This follows reports that drugs are being smuggled into the country through entry points and cross-border traders.
Addressing journalists in Harare, Information minister Dr Jenfan Muswere said, regarding the update on the Supply Reduction Pillar, the Criminal Investigations Department received five drones from the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works.
“Forty-one drug kingpins were named and shamed during the period, and individuals were sentenced to custodial terms ranging from 12 months to 15 years in prison.
“A cumulative 206 raids were conducted nationwide, leading to the dismantling of 39 illicit drug bases and arrests of 1 445 suspects.
“The Liquor Licensing Board inspected 461 premises, 429 of which were licensed.
“The 32 premises that were found to be unlicensed were each fined US$40.”
