ZIMRA seize marijuana at Kazungula Border Post

In a decisive demonstration of customs vigilance, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) successfully intercepted and disrupted a drug smuggling operation at Kazungula Border Post on 2 February 2024, thanks to their advanced Customs Alert System.

Two Kenyan nationals, Kamau Joseph Muchai and Duke Sammy, were arrested while attempting to smuggle over 60 kilograms of marijuana into Zimbabwe. The smuggling attempt was foiled when a ZIMRA official noticed discrepancies in the structure of their van during a routine customs inspection — specifically a suspicious false compartment hidden behind newly-installed panels. A total of 67 packages of the illegal substance were uncovered, resulting in the duo’s conviction and six-year effective prison sentence by the Victoria Falls Magistrate Court.

This incident underscores the critical role of ZIMRA’s border technologies, data-driven inspections, and inter-agency collaboration in combating organized crime and illicit trade.

At OyOsCloud, we support ZIMRA’s continued efforts in enhancing border integrity and customs compliance. Through our commitment to digital automation and real-time data systems, OyOsCloud complements national efforts by providing:

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As highlighted by Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr. Batsirai Chadzingwa, collaboration between customs agencies and technology partners is essential to protect Zimbabwe from becoming a conduit for drug trafficking and other transnational crimes.

OyOsCloud shares this commitment to vigilance and modernization. As ZIMRA intensifies efforts at the borders, we remain dedicated to supporting a smarter, safer, and more compliant trade ecosystem across Zimbabwe.