The Namibian Police Force has committed to intensifying its efforts against drug trafficking networks. During the observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Police Chief Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo issued a stern warning to criminal syndicates.

The Namibian Police have seized illicit drugs valued at over N$106 million and arrested 3,264 suspects between January 2023 and December 2024.

The Namibian Police have reported a string of weekend crimes, including drug busts, attempted murders, and the suspected murder of a teenager.

Police arrested multiple suspects and confiscated illegal drugs valued at over N$34,000 in operations across the country.

The Namibian Police are searching for seven Namibian cattle owners and two Angolan cattle herders who crossed into Angola on 11 May 2025.

A full-scale security operation is set to be launched in Okahandja following the murders of two minors and a 15-year-old girl in the town.

NamPol National Spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi has urged motorists to exercise caution and responsible behaviour on the roads as the Easter long weekend gets underway.

The Head of the Namibian Police's Criminal Investigation Directorate has acknowledged that little progress has been made in solving some of the country's most horrific murder cases, crimes that have shaken the nation over the years.

The Namibian Police announced today that there are no new developments in the rape and murder case of 5-year-old Ingrid Maasdorp from Okahandja.

The family of the six people who died in a fire incident at Usakos' Hakaseb location has identified the deceased as 86-year-old Elizabeth !Naruses and her 17-year-old granddaughter, Finney !Naruses.

Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo says that no Namibian should live in fear of moving around at any hour due to criminals.

Lieutenant General Shikongo led a joint operation by the police and city police on Saturday.