Police in the Erongo region busted two separate cannabis operations on Tuesday. They arrested a forty-eight year old man at a farm near Usakos, seizing nearly six kilograms of fresh plants. Later that day in Swakopmund, officers arrested a twenty-nine-year-old man, described as a known dealer out on bail, and found four hundred and fifty grams. The total haul is worth over eighty thousand Namibian dollars.
Both suspects face drug charges and are scheduled for court appearances on Thursday. A police spokesperson, Serafine Kandjimi, confirmed the arrests resulted from tips provided by the public. She praised community members for their role in reporting the criminal activity, stating such information is crucial for successful operations.
Both suspects face drug charges and are scheduled for court appearances on Thursday. A police spokesperson, Serafine Kandjimi, confirmed the arrests resulted from tips provided by the public. She praised community members for their role in reporting the criminal activity, stating such information is crucial for successful operations.