Pubdate: Thu, 25 Mar 2004
Source: Namibian, The (Namibia)
Copyright: 2004 The Namibian.
Contact:  http://www.namibian.com.na/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2904

N$440 000 IN DRUGS SEIZED

Windhoek

The Windhoek Police have confiscated drugs worth nearly N$440 000
since January, the Police said in a statement on Tuesday.

In total, about 116 466 kilograms of dagga, valued at N$349 398, has
been seized.

The Police also found 1 029 mandrax tablets valued at more than N$51
000 and 34 units of crack cocaine with a street value of N$34 000.

At least four ecstasy tablets worth nearly N$500 were among the drugs
confiscated.

In total, 57 people have been arrested for the unlawful possession of
these drugs.
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