Maria David
A 32-year-old man was arrested for trying to sneak illicit goods into the Tsumeb police holding cells on Wednesday.
According to police Commander Commissioner Theoplina Kalompo-Nashikaku, the suspect came to the Police offices saying that he was looking for cleaning work when suddenly officers became suspicious and searched his bag.
Kalompo-Nashikaku indicated that upon the search, the police found drugs and illicit goods and a case of dealing in dependence producing substances alternatively being found in possession of dependence producing substances and dealing in or possession of illicit goods has been opened.
“Upon inquiry it was revealed that they were destined for the holding cells,” she said.
She said the police recovered bankies of skunk weighing 05 grams worth N$250, four ballies of pure cannabis weighing 05 grams worth N$50, two halves of alleged Mandrax and one quarter of Mandrax worth N$150.
The police further found three packet of best whiskey consisting of 60 sachets all valued at N$300.
Kalompo-Nashikaku noted that the suspect is expected to appear before the Tsumeb Magistrate court this week.
Police investigation into the matter continues.
