Police Intercept N$177 000 Cannabis Haul at Bukalo Roadblock

By Staff Reporter

Police in the Zambezi Region seized cannabis worth N$177 000 at the Bukalo roadblock on 4 November 2026, but the suspect ran away, leaving the drugs, a vehicle and cash behind.

The consignment was intercepted during a random search at around 18h00, but the suspect evaded the police and fled the scene.

The suspect is wanted on six counts:

1. Dealing in cannabis
2. Possession of cannabis
3. Money laundering, under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA), Act 29 of 2004
4. Common assault
5. Assault by threat
6. Obstructing police officers in the performance of their duties, under the Police Act 19 of 1990

Regional Police Commander Commissioner Julia Sakuwa Neo appealed to all residents of the region to stand together and join the fight against drug dealing and drug use, which she said has destroyed the youth mentally and physically.