The Namibian Police Force have arrested 136 people for drug possession valued at almost N$8 million in May 2024.

NamPol Head of Public Relations, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, said in a statement issued on Friday that of those arrested, 127 are Namibian, three are Zimbabwean nationals, two Zambian, two Angolan, and one each from the DRC and Tanzania.

According to Shikwambi, the majority of the suspects were found in possession of cannabis, worth over N$7.2 million, and mandrax, worth over N$136,000.

Arrested suspects were found with crack cocaine valued at N$33,400 and cocaine powder valued at N$524 500.

Shikwambi said illegal substances are threatening the future of many young Namibians.

She commended all law-abiding citizens and informers who are assisting the Namibian Police Force in curbing these transnational crimes.