Zimbabwe: Police Launch Nationwide Blitz Against Carrying Knives, Machetes in Public As Violent Crimes Surge
AllAfrica • 5/22/2026
Summary
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched a nationwide crackdown on carrying knives and machetes in public. This initiative aims to address the increasing incidence of violent crimes in the country.
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