NamPol alarmed as break-ins increase in Windhoek

NamPol alarmed as break-ins increase in Windhoek

Windhoek is experiencing an increase in break-ins, particularly in cars and houses, causing serious concern for the Namibian Police. Warrant Officer Silas Shipandeni, who is NamPol's Head of Community Affairs in the Khomas region, says contributing factors are leaving valuable items visible in vehicles and homes unattended.

December 19, 2023 39

Namibia

Erongo prepares for festive season with safety operation

Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope participated in the "Festive Season Operation" in Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, by joining the Namibian Police and the neighborhood watch as they prepared for the influx of visitors during the festive season.

December 18, 2023 49

Namibia

Nampol warns against unauthorised alcohol sales on Christmas and New Year’s Day

Following reports that liquor outlets will be allowed to sell alcohol on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, the Namibian Police today announced that anyone found selling alcohol outside the terms of their liquor license will be dealt with according to the law. NamPol spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi.

December 13, 2023 25

Namibia

Man arrested over contraband whisky at Onankali

A 43-year-old man was arrested on Thursday after being found in possession of 259 packs of contraband whisky at Onankali village in the Oshikoto Region. According to a crime report issued by the Namibian Police Force on Friday, the suspect was allegedly found in possession of illicit goods by police on patrol at around 10PM. The 259 pack of best whiskies, each contained 5180 sachets with a value of N$ […]

December 8, 2023 6

Namibia

Well-known businessman in the southern town of Keetmanshoop allegedly shot two men in self-defence

The Namibian Police Force in Keetmanshoop said they will wait for the prosecutor general's decision on whether to prosecute a well-known businessman in the southern town after he allegedly shot two men in self-defence on Saturday. NamPol crime investigations coordinator for ||Kharas, Deputy Commissioner, Nikodemus Mbango says the alleged shooting incident took place at a local sheebeen, which belongs to the businessman in the Tseiblaagte residential area. Mbango said the […]

December 4, 2023 45

Namibia

NamPol launches festive season road safety campaign

The Namibian Police has officially launched the festive Season Road Safety Campaign at the Okapuka Road Traffic Checkpoint, between Windhoek and Okahandja. Here is Nampol's spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi.

November 30, 2023 60

Namibia

Over 90 traffic summons issued during festive period in Oshikoto region alone

A total of 93 traffic summons were issued to drivers for violating traffic rules and regulations during the ongoing festive season operation period in the Oshikoto Region. According to the crime update issued on Monday by Oshikoto Namibian Police Force’s Deputy Commissioner Wynand Neels, the police have recorded a number of crimes of concern during the season operation period from 17 to 27 November. He further reported that the vehicle […]

November 28, 2023

Africa

Two Zambians arrested in Namibia for elephant tusk possession

Two Zambian nationals have been arrested in Linyanti Constituency, Malengalenga, for possessing 15 elephant tusks. During a joint operation by Namibian Police and Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism officials, two individuals were apprehended, while five others escaped and remain at large. Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda.

November 27, 2023 46

Oshiwambo

A kwatwa no cannabis mo Windhoek

Omulumentu gomimvo 29 okwa mangwapo mo WHK molyomakaya sho aadhika niingangamithji yo cannabis yongushu yoodola 14.950. Opolisi oyati omulumentu okwa mangwapo pethimbo lyiilonga yopolisi yokuthikameka nokuhadha mo Wilbard Kapuenene street. Nokwaadhika ena oo gram 1 495 dho cannabis. Omakonakono gopolisi otaga tsikile.

November 27, 2023 9