Two men were arrested in separate undercover police operations at Rehoboth’s Block E residential area on Tuesday in connection with the possession of illegal substances.[1] In the first incident, a 26-year-old Namibian man was arrested after he was allegedly found in possession of 10 parcels of cannabis skunk weighing 10g, with an estimated street value of N$500.[1] According to a police report issued on Tuesday, the drugs were confiscated at the scene of the arrest.[1]

In a separate incident on the same day, also at Rehoboth’s Block E, a 24-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly attempted to dispose of drugs in a rubbish bin upon noticing an undercover officer.[1] The police reported that the suspect tried to flee the scene but was apprehended.[1] He was found in possession of 16 bankies of cannabis skunk in zip-lock bags, seven ballies of cannabis skunk wrapped in newspaper, five full mandrax tablets, and cash amounting to N$120, suspected to be the proceeds of crime.[1]

The total value of the seized items is estimated at N$1 850, and all items were confiscated.[1] Both cases involve charges under the Abuse of Dependence-Producing Substances and Rehabilitation Centres Act, with the second suspect also facing an additional charge of defeating or obstructing the course of justice.[1] Police investigations into both incidents continue.[1]