By A Correspondent

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of Trust Mpofu (37), Prince Dube (40), and Mthuthukisi Msizi (31) at an abattoir in Belmont, Bulawayo, on December 17, 2024, in connection with a suspected stock theft case.

The suspects were apprehended after attempting to present a forged stock clearance form to police officers at the abattoir for the slaughter of cattle.

Following the arrest, authorities recovered 11 cattle bearing foreign brand marks. The vehicle used to transport the stolen livestock, a UD 60 truck with registration number AFK4503, was also impounded by the police.

The cattle are believed to have been stolen from outside the country.