Two serving Mozambican police officers, Felizardo Fernando Ernesto (48) and Aviso Julio Aviso (43), have appeared in the Mutare Magistrates' Court in Zimbabwe, facing charges of unlawful dealing in dangerous drugs. They pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The prosecution, led by Ms. Sandra Mlambo, said the accused were allegedly found in possession of 41.8 grams of methamphetamine, valued at US$418, in a car park. Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) received a tip-off that one of the accused was in possession of dangerous drugs, which led to their arrest.
The accused are serving police officers in Mozambique, stationed at Manica District Headquarters. According to the prosecution, they had allegedly imported the drugs from Mozambique for resale in Zimbabwe.
The court denied the duo bail, and they were remanded in custody pending the outcome of the case. The matter is scheduled for judgment on January 30. They are being represented by Mr. Nyasha Mukonyora of Gonese and Ndlovu Legal Practitioners
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