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Massive Cannabis Plantation Discovered in Namibia with Estimated Value of Over N.dollars 52 Million

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On Wednesday morning, Otjozondjupa police uncovered a large cannabis plantation with an estimated value of over N.dollars 52 million on a commercial farm at Hochfeld in the Okahandja district. The discovery was the result of an intelligence-driven operation that commenced at 04h30. Police found both dried and fresh cannabis on the farm, utilizing irrigation systems to cultivate the prohibited plants. Two male suspects were arrested on charges of possession and/or dealing in drugs, organized crime, and racketeering.

Key Takeaways:

  • The cannabis plantation covered approximately 1.55 hectares and was still being cultivated.
  • The police found five rooms made of corrugated iron sheets used for safekeeping, drying, packaging, and loading of cannabis on the farm.
  • Dried cannabis weighing over 512 kilograms, valued at N.dollars 5.1 million, was seized.
  • Packed bags of cannabis weighing nearly 11,000 kilograms, valued at N.dollars 10.8 million, and several packed bags of skunk cannabis weighing 725 kilograms valued at N.dollars 36,280, were also confiscated.
  • Additionally, two half mandrax tablets valued at N.dollars 120 were seized, bringing the total estimated value to over N.dollars 52 million.
  • The suspects, aged 27 and 43, are expected to appear in the Okahandja Magistrate's Court on Friday.
  • Police investigations into the matter continue.
  • The suspects include a South African national, adding an international element to the case.
  • The use of irrigation systems on the farm highlights the sophistication of the operation.

Statistics:

  • Estimated value of the cannabis plantation: over N.dollars 52 million.
  • Value of dried cannabis: N.dollars 5.1 million.
  • Number of packed bags of cannabis: nearly 11,000 kilograms.
  • Value of packed bags of cannabis: N.dollars 10.8 million.
  • Weight of skunk cannabis: 725 kilograms.
  • Value of skunk cannabis: N.dollars 36,280.
  • Number of half mandrax tablets: 2.
  • Value of half mandrax tablets: N.dollars 120.
  • Total value of seized items: over N.dollars 52 million.

Sources:

  • Nampa (NAMPA) - The Namibian Press Agency (no date mentioned)

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