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Two British nationals reportedly from Birmingham have been arrested in Zimbabwe on suspicion of drug trafficking. The pair were arrested on May 1 at Robert Mugabe International Airport after authorities reportedly discovered a large quantity of cannabis.‌

According to state prosecutors, the accused pair arrived in the African country aboard an Ethiopian Airways flight.‌

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Upon collecting luggage from the carousel, they were summoned to the customs searching bay. Across four suitcases, 129 packets of cannabis was discovered worth an estimated street value of £506,499.

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The drugs were seized by authorities and weighed 66.9kg. After being arrested, the British citizens appeared before the Harare Magistrates Court on May 3 and will be remanded in custody until May 15.

It is reported the nationals are facing charges of unlawful possession of dangerous drugs. 

People found in possession of cannabis in Zimbabwe can face up to 12 years in prison.

The pair will be expected back in court on May 15 when the court will make its ruling regarding a bail application.

A spokesperson for the British Embassy in Zimbabwe said: "We are in contact with the local authorities following the arrest of two British nationals in Zimbabwe." By Robson McCallister, Birmingham Live 

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