The Namibian police have reported the murder of a 42-year-old man in Bethanie’s Riverside location.
The victim was stabbed by a 26-year-old suspect who was taken into custody.
In Keetmanshoop’s Tseiblaagte area, a 40-year-old man died following a stabbing incident at a bar.
The Namibian police have seized drugs and illicit goods totalling N$304,890 over the weekend.
On Friday in Klein Kuppe, a 38-year-old Angolan man was arrested after being found in possession of 2,452 tablets suspected to be ecstasy.
The estimated street value of the drugs is N$294,240.
A 38-year-old Angolan national was arrested in Windhoek on Friday after it was determined that he was the alleged owner of a parcel containing ecstasy worth N$294,240.
The parcel was shipped to Namibia from Europe in November of last year.
Police in the Hardap Region have recorded a 10.7% decrease in overall crimes reported in 2024 compared to the previous year.
The Regional Crime Investigations Division Head, Deputy Commissioner John Mwatongwe, revealed this at a media briefing held at Mariental.
The second suspect in the Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA) robbery, Sam Shololo, was caught in the act of the crime, the state informed the Windhoek Magistrates Court.
Residents of Keetmanshoop have united in prayer against crime.
Congregants from various church denominations gathered at the central park on Sunday to pray together.
The police in the Otjozondjupa Region have expressed concern over the attitude of some drivers on the B1, who continuously disregard traffic laws and regulations.
Young people are encouraged to stay safe and healthy and avoid crime, drug use, and violence during the festive season.
As part of measures to ensure law and order during the festive season, the police will dispatch 19 police dogs to eight regions to help in the fight against crime over this period.
The Inspector General of the Police made this revelation during an inspection at the Okapuka Roadblock.
Residents of Plakerskamp, a township in Karasburg, have raised concerns over a lack of basic services in their area, as well as increasing instances of crime.
The area has no proper streetlights, leaving residents feeling unsafe and vulnerable, particularly at night.
