ZIMRA K9 Unit Intercepts US$15,000 Worth Of Dagga At Beitbridge Border Post

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) says its specialised K9 Unit has intercepted 15.45 kilograms of dagga valued at approximately US$15,450 during an anti-smuggling operation at Beitbridge Border Post. According to ZIMRA, the drugs were discovered on 13 May 2026 during a routine inspection at the country’s busiest border crossing linking Zimbabwe and South Africa. Authorities said the dagga had been carefully concealed inside food packaging and wrapped goods in an attempt to evade detection by border officials.

In a statement issued on Friday, ZIMRA said the seizure demonstrated the effectiveness of its border surveillance systems and the growing role of the K9 Unit in combating smuggling and illegal trade activities.

“This operation highlights ZIMRA’s continued commitment to safeguarding communities, fighting smuggling and protecting the economy through strong border controls, intelligence-led operations and effective inspection systems,” the authority said.

The revenue authority warned that smuggling prohibited or illegal goods remains a serious criminal offence and said enforcement teams continue to intensify inspections at ports of entry across the country.

“ZIMRA teams remain alert and ready to detect concealed contraband at all ports of entry,” the statement added.

Beitbridge Border Post is regarded as Zimbabwe’s busiest inland port of entry and a major regional trade corridor handling thousands of travellers and commercial vehicles between southern African countries each day.

The border post has frequently been targeted by smugglers attempting to move undeclared goods, drugs, and contraband across borders, prompting authorities to strengthen surveillance systems and deploy specialised anti-smuggling teams, including trained sniffer dogs.

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