Police at Keetmanshoop have arrested 12 suspected members of the notorious 'Host' gang that has been terrorizing the community there.

The ||Kharas Police Commander, Commissioner Marius Katamila, confirmed the arrests of the suspected gang members, aged between 17 and 23.

They are linked to robberies at knifepoint in the southern town.

Just over the weekend, nine criminal cases were registered against the suspects at the Keetmanshoop Police Station.