Detectives arrest quartet found in possession of 41 pieces of ivory

DETECTIVES from the police’s Criminal Investigations Department (CID) last Friday arrested four suspects found in illegal possession of 41 pieces of elephant tusks.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest.

“On May 30, 2025, ZRP CID Minerals, Flora and Fauna, Harare, acted on a tip and arrested Masauso Nevhaya (48), Priscilla Chabata (52), Wonder Bozho (51) and Stanford Mbiriyakura (49) for unlawful possession of 41 pieces of ivory weighing 237kgs,” said Nyathi.

The suspects, who were scouting for potential buyers, were apprehended by detectives in Braeside along Seke Road, near Telecel Zimbabwe.

“Police recovered 35 elephant tusks, which were loaded in brown sacks in a Datsun Go vehicle.

“Further investigations led to the recovery of six more tusks from Priscilla Chabata’s residence,” he added.