Namibian Police in the Otjozondjupa Region have uncovered a dagga plantation and factory on a private farm located between Osire Refugee Settlement and Hochfeld.

Otjozondjupa Regional Police Commander Philip Hidengwa has confirmed the arrest of the farm owner, where an illegal dagga plantation and factory were uncovered yesterday between Osire Refugee Settlement and Hochfeld.

A 79-year-old man from a farm near Hochfeld in the Okahandja district fell victim to a fraudulent scheme involving a female suspect. 

A 45-year-old man was arrested on stock theft charges after he was caught with 14 stolen Bonsmara studs from Farm Omantumba in the Hochfeld area of Okahandja District, Otjozondjupa Region.

The cattle are valued at N$426,000.