Police have assured members of the public that they are on high alert to arrest anyone who commits a crime and try to either flee the country or evade arrest.

This comes after the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has launched a crackdown on prominent figures and individuals fingered in corrupt activities and it is understood that there are over 200 high-profile cases under investigation.

President Mnangagwa a fortnight ago tipped the anti-corruption body to “bite” given its newfound arresting powers.

The guilty are afraid – and may want to make good of their escape before the dragnet comes.

National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said, “The police has a constitutional mandate to prevent, investigate and detect crime. It also has a mandate to account for all criminal fugitives.

“Anyone who commits a crime and try to run away will certainly be hunted by the police and arrested.”

On Thursday, ZACC arrested Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Prisca Mupfumira on corruption allegations involving $95 million.

ZACC, which recently got arresting powers, walked the talk on the arrest of bigwigs, with Minister Mupfumira being the first big catch.

She is the first senior Government official to be held by the commission which was overhauled by President Mnangagwa on July 15.-StateMedia