Suspect flees, abandonsN$177 000 cannabis at Bukalo

KATIMA MULILO – Police in the Zambezi region are searching for a suspect who fled during a routine vehicle search at the Bukalo roadblock, abandoning cannabis valued at N$177 000, a vehicle and cash.

The incident occurred on 4 November at around 18h00 when police intercepted a substantial consignment of cannabis during a random search.

According to Zambezi regional police commander, Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo, the suspect allegedly fled on foot after police intercepted the consignment, leaving the drugs, vehicle and money behind.

The suspect is wanted on six counts, including dealing in cannabis, possession of cannabis, money laundering under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA), common assault, assault by threatening and obstructing police officers in the execution of their duties.

Sakuwa-Neo has appealed to residents to join hands with law enforcement agencies in combating drug trafficking and abuse, warning that drugs continue to destroy young people physically and mentally.

She urged communities to stand together in the fight against drug dealing and substance abuse.

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