Tanzanian national found with alleged cannabis denied bail

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2024-12-13

ONHUNO, 14 February 2019 - Commander of the Namibian Police Force in the Ohangwena Region, Commissioner Shinedima Shindinge (third from right) pictured with officers next to 41 bags of cannabis found hidden in a truck intercepted near Eenhana on Wednesday. (Photo by: Mathias Nanghanda) NAMPA

OKAKARARA, 13 DEC (NAMPA) - A 50-year-old Tanzanian national allegedly found dealing in cannabis in a planned police action, near Okakarara on Wednesday morning was on Friday denied bail by the Okakarara Magistrate's Court.
Alawi Alli Zambarau made his first court appearance before Magistrate Abel Simataa Sankwasa, who explained his legal rights to defend himself, apply for a state-funded Legal Aid lawyer, or engage a private lawyer.
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