ZRP Confirms Arrest of Soccer Players for Drug Trafficking
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of two soccer players, Tumai Matsika, also known as Abas Amidu (29), and Reuben Kudzai Mhlanga (41), in connection with drug trafficking.
The suspects were found in possession of 750kg of dagga, with an estimated street value of USD 75,000, which was being transported in a silver Honda Shuttle (registration number AGP 6776). The arrest occurred along the Kwekwe–Kadoma Highway on October 3, 2025.
In a separate incident, the ZRP also arrested Prosper Mphofu (48) at Trabablas Interchange after he reportedly received a parcel containing 60kg of dagga, valued at USD 6,000, from an unidentified vehicle.
Investigations are ongoing.
