PRESS STATEMENT
24TH NOVEMBER 2025
POLICE WARNING ON ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF GOLD
The Zimbabwe Republic Police warns individuals and institutions that anyone found in possession of Gold without a valid permit or license, in terms of the Gold Trade Act and Regulations administered by the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, will be arrested without fear or favour for the due process of the law to take effect.
The Police warning follows the recent arrest and subsequent conviction of Joseph Phiri for illegal possession of 3118 grams of Gold. He was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment while the Gold was forfeited to the state.
The ZRP urges Zimbabweans to report anyone illegally trading or possessing Gold through the National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp number 0712 800 197.
[Signature]
(P. NYATHI.) Commissioner
Chief Staff Officer (Press and Public Relations)
to the Commissioner-General of Police
Police General Headquarters
