Weekend operations uncover cannabis, mandrax and cocaine across regions

Staff Reporter A SERIES of drug-related arrests were recorded across the country over the weekend, with the biggest seizure taking place in Katutura where a 23-year-old man was found with nearly a kilogram of cannabis. According to the weekend crime report, police said the suspect was arrested in Japonika Street, Khomasdal, after officers discovered 920 grams of cannabis valued at N$46,000. An additional N$230, believed to be proceeds of crime, was confiscated. In Walvis Bay’s Kuisebmund area, three males aged 19 and the other two both aged 17 were arrested when police recovered 282 grams of cannabis worth N$14,100 in Barber Street. The two minors were released into the care of their guardians. Still in Walvis Bay, multiple incidents were recorded in Tutaleni.A 50-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman were arrested in Topaas Street after a house search uncovered 46 grams of cannabis, seven halves and five quarters of mandrax tablets valued at N$2,550. In a separate arrest at the same time, a 22-year-old man was found with four grams of cannabis valued at N$200. Further arrests followed as a 21-year-old man was detained in Kristiansand Street after police recovered 155 grams of cannabis valued at N$7,750. About 45 minutes later, another 21-year-old suspect was arrested in Maraboe Street with 35 grams of cannabis worth N$1,750. In Sesfontein, a 32-year-old man was arrested in Omarumba location after being found with six ballies of cannabis valued at N$300. Two arrests were recorded in Kombat’s Neu-sommerau location. A 36-year-old man was found with 23 ballies of cannabis valued at N$1,297.10. A second suspect, aged 25, was arrested just with seven ballies of cannabis along with two halves and seven quarters of mandrax tablets, valued at N$630. Meanwhile, on the B2 road near Okahandja, a 43-year-old man was arrested when officers found 502 grams of cannabis worth N$5,020. In Walvis Bay’s 12th Road, a 29-year-old Congolese national was arrested after being found in possession of four doses of cocaine powder valued at N$2,000. Police investigations into all cases continue.