Police in Harare have arrested 14 Chinese nationals at a lodge in Newlands, Zimbabwe, on suspicion of possessing cocaine.
The suspects, aged between 22 and 40, are currently in custody as investigations continue. Authorities confirmed that part of the cocaine was seized during the operation.
Police said the arrests are part of ongoing efforts to tackle drug-related crimes in the city, but further details on the quantity of drugs seized and the identities of the suspects have not been released. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full scope of the criminal activity.
The arrests have drawn strong reactions from Zimbabweans, with many expressing outrage over the alleged crimes. Some social media users compared the situation to stricter drug penalties abroad and called for heavy sentences for the suspects. Others suggested that Chinese nationals involved in criminal activity should be expelled from the country
