Bulawayo drug suspect arrested after shootout, chase

by Staff reporter
A suspected drug dealer was arrested in Bulawayo after a dramatic shootout with police and a high-speed chase ended with his vehicle crashing into a kerb near Famona Fire Brigade.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the arrest of 23-year-old Kalusher Mtetwa for unlawful possession of drugs following the incident on September 19.

According to police, officers intercepted Mtetwa at about 6pm along George Silundika Street between 8th and 9th Avenue, where he was seated in a blue Honda Fit GE6, registration number AHR 7991, which had been parked suspiciously.

"The ZRP confirms the arrest of a drug lord, Kalusher Mtetwa (23), following a shootout with police officers and vehicle speed chase, for unlawful possession of drugs, on 19/09/26 at approximately 1800 hours," police said.

Mtetwa allegedly attempted to evade arrest, triggering a vehicle chase through the city.

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Police said the suspect was eventually apprehended after he crashed the vehicle into a road kerb near Famona Fire Brigade while trying to escape.

A subsequent search of the vehicle reportedly resulted in the recovery of several sachets of dagga and Gorilla Glue, as well as Bronclear syrup and Astra Pain syrup.

The suspect is expected to face charges relating to the unlawful possession of drugs.

Police have not disclosed whether anyone was injured during the reported shootout or provided further details on the circumstances surrounding the exchange of gunfire.

Investigations are continuing.


Source - ZBC Book