Six Charges Await Fleeing Zambezi Drug Suspect

November 9, 2026

Police in the Zambezi Region are hunting for a suspect who fled on foot after officers intercepted a consignment of cannabis valued at N$177 000 at the Bukalo roadblock. The drugs were discovered on November 4th during a random search, prompting the suspect to abandon his vehicle, cash, and the illicit cargo. He now faces six charges, including drug dealing, money laundering, assault, and obstructing justice. Zambezi Regional Commander, Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo, has appealed to residents to assist law enforcement, warning that drug abuse continues to inflict devastating physical and mental harm on young people across the region.

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