Seven armed robbers launched a raid on a mine in Filabusi on Friday and went away with 250 kg of gold-trapping carbon valued at approximately US$22,400.
The attack occurred just before midnight, during which the robbers confronted and assaulted three security guards.
ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident in a statement. He said:
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Police in Gwanda are investigating a case of robbery which occurred at a mine in Filabusi on December 27, 2024, at around 2300 hours.
Seven unidentified male suspects, who were armed with machetes and logs, attacked three security guards who were on duty before breaking into a carbon room where they stole 250kg of gold carbon valued at US$22 400.
Anyone with information that might assist with investigations should contact any nearest police station.
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The incident follows a robbery in Bindura, where eight armed assailants stole 550 kg of pregnant gold carbon valued at US$36,000 on Unity Day.
The robbers initially assaulted a security guard on duty before breaching the carbon room. Commissioner Nyathi stated:
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The ZRP is still investigating a case of robbery which occurred at a mine in Bindura on December 22, 2024.
Eight unidentified suspects who were armed with a rifle, stones and logs, attacked a security guard on duty before breaking into a carbon room where they stole 11 x 50kg of pregnant gold carbon valued at US$36 000.
Anyone with information that might assist with investigations should contact any nearest police station.
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Seven robbers armed with machetes and logs stole 250 kg of gold carbon worth US$22,400 from a mine in Filabusi. They attacked three security guards before taking the valuable material. The police are investigating the incident and asking for any information that can help catch the robbers. This robbery is similar to another one in Bindura, where eight armed people stole 550 kg of gold carbon worth US$36,000. The police are also investigating that case and looking for information to solve the crime.

7 Armed Robbers Steal Gold Carbon Worth US$22 400 From Filabusi Mine

Police have launched a manhunt for an armed gang that robbed a mine in Bindura, Mashonaland Central Province, of 550kg of gold carbon worth US$36,000 on Sunday.
According to a statement from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the suspects, armed with a rifle, stones, and logs, attacked a security guard before breaking into the carbon room where the gold carbon was stored. Police said:
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The ZRP is investigating a case of robbery which occurred at a mine in Bindura on December 22, 2024.
Eight unidentified suspects who were armed with a rifle, stones and logs, attacked a security guard on duty before breaking into a carbon room where they stole 11 X 50 kg of pregnant gold carbon valued at US$36,000.
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Police have appealed to anyone with information that could assist with their investigations to contact their nearest police station.
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An armed gang stole 550kg of gold from a mine in Bindura, Zimbabwe, and it's worth US$36,000. They attacked a security guard and broke into the room where the gold was kept. The police are looking for the suspects and asking for help from the public. If you know anything about the robbery, you can tell the police. The robbers used a rifle, stones, and logs to carry out the crime. It happened on December 22, 2024.

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