Congolese men arrested with drugs at Walvis Bay

By: Taati Niilenge

Two Congolese men, aged 35 and 50 years, were arrested at Walvis Bay on Thursday, in connection with dealing cannabis.

According to Erongo police spokesperson, Judith Shomongula, information was received about Congolese nationals that are selling drugs on a large scale in Swakopmund and Walvis Bay.

The police conducted an operation where the suspects were found selling cannabis to an undercover police officer.

They were in possession of 500 grams of skunk cannabis to the value of N$ 25 000.

The arrest occurred at the Swakopmund/Walvis Bay taxi rank in Sam Nujoma Avenue, Kuisebmond.

They will appear before the Walvis Bay magistrate court on Monday.

Police investigations continue.