Staff Reporter
THE Namibian Police (NamPol) seized drugs worth N$617,745.30 in June alone, and 153 suspects were arrested in relation to these crimes.
According to NamPol’s Head of Public Relations, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, the confiscated drugs include 55,545.34 kilograms (kg) of cannabis, 396 Mandrax tablets, and 145 units of crack cocaine. Shikwambi revealed that the confiscated cannabis is worth N$555,455.30, while the confiscated Mandrax tablets and crack cocaine units are worth N$47,520 and N$14,500 respectively.
Shikwambi further revealed that 153 suspects were arrested for these drug offenses. These suspects include 148 Namibians, one Angolan, one Congolese, and three Zambian nationals.
“The use of drugs has become so prevalent in our society, and this is seriously threatening the future of many young Namibians simply because they are very vulnerable, not morally strong, and thus lured into these criminal activities,” Shikwambi said.
NamPol, she added, has therefore organized a two-day campaign in Otjiwarongo, where the Otjozondjupa Police and the Public Relations Division will educate the nation on the dangers of drugs.
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