ZRP Dismisses Rumors About Impounding Tourist Vehicles with Rooftop Tents

THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has clarified that tourists’ vehicles are not being impounded for using rooftop tents or roof racks, describing circulating reports as “false and without basis”.

The police statement, shared on X (formerly Twitter), urged tourists and the public to verify information through official channels. “For the record, any tourist who needs clarity should feel free to contact any nearest Police Station or National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800197,” the ZRP said.

“The ZRP has noted with concern false information circulating on social media on tourists’ vehicles movement and the use of roof top tents or roof racks,” ZRP stated.

The police firmly denied claims that vehicles belonging to tourists are being impounded for carrying rooftop tents or roof racks, describing the allegations as false and without basis.

“The ZRP makes it categorically clear that no tourists’ vehicles are being impounded in Zimbabwe for using rooftop tents or roof racks. The false information is dismissed with contempt it deserves,” the police said.

To avoid confusion, the ZRP encouraged tourists and members of the public to verify information through official channels. Travellers can contact their nearest police station or reach out to the National Complaints Desk for assistance.

The police also revealed that it has engaged the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority to address the misinformation and ensure that accurate information is communicated to visitors and stakeholders in the tourism sector.