A 49-year-old medical doctor is among four suspects who appeared before the Gweru Magistrates’ Court facing charges of possessing dangerous drugs, specifically methamphetamine.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the accused are Dr FarikaiManjeya (49), TafaraChigoya (28), Kudakwashe GodknowsMutata (29), and Tariro Pambwa (35). They were reportedly found using crystal meth, commonly known as mutoriro.
Police detectives reportedly received a tip-off about drug activity at the doctors’ cottages in Gweru, where Dr Manjeya resides.
Acting on the information, detectives visited the premises on 9 November 2025 and allegedly found the four suspects smoking crystal meth using J-pipes and cigarette lighters.
The officers recovered the J-pipes, a cigarette lighter, and an empty sachet at the scene. The suspects were immediately arrested and later remanded in custody pending a bail hearing.
