Sindisiwe Sibanda, Sunday News Reporter
POLICE have arrested a manager at a supermarket in Harare, for illegally selling alcohol without a licence as the force intensifies its fight against alcohol and drug abuse.
Despite police declining to give further details, they said the man was arrested during a crackdown on individuals and shops selling liquor illegally.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest.
“Police in Harare have arrested a manager of a big supermarket at Chadcombe Shopping Centre for selling liquor without a licence. Liquor valued ZW$82 599,59 was confiscated. Police urges companies to operate in terms of the country’s laws to avoid arrest and prosecution,” said Asst Comm Nyathi.
In Bulawayo there are several known spots such the vegetable market, where various types of alcohol are being sold. Other people sell alcohol from their vehicles. Most of the brands are illegally imported into the country.
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