Teens nabbed with drugs worth N$120 900 in Usakos

Two teenagers were arrested in Usakos on Saturday after police on patrol allegedly found them with almost 2 kg of suspected cannabis and 200 suspected mandrax tablets worth N$120 900.

Alfons Hoabeb (18) and a 17-year-old, who cannot be named because he is a minor, were stopped at the traffic circle in the town at around 14:00.

According to Erongo police spokesperson Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula, officers on patrol became suspicious of the pair and approached them. When the officers searched them, the two allegedly dropped a bag containing suspected cannabis and the mandrax tablets.

The two were arrested and the drugs were confiscated.

She said they face a charge of dealing in prohibited dependence-producing substances. The alternative charge is possession.

The pair appeared in the Usakos Magistrate’s Court on Monday. The 17-year-old was released into the care of his parents or guardian. Hoabeb was remanded in custody.

The case was postponed to 21 January next year.

Police investigations continue.