Six Police Officers Arrested in Firearms Smuggling Case

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Six police officers are among eight people arrested for the alleged smuggling of police firearms, following a tip-off from South African authorities about weapons from Namibia being used in gang violence in the Western Cape. The suspects appeared in the Windhoek Regional Court.

Erongo Red loses over N$500,000 monthly to copper theft

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Erongo Red spends over half a million every month to restore electricity due to copper theft.

The Erongo Red chief executive officer said power provision is interrupted on a weekly basis when criminals strike out.

Narraville residents alarmed by rising crime and drug abuse

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Walvis Bay's Narraville residents have raised alarm over rising crime and drug abuse within their community.

At a recent engagement meeting, locals also voiced frustration over the slow response to calls for help by law enforcement.

Karibib residents demand no bail for murder suspects

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Karibib residents have opposed the granting of bail to all murder suspects in the Erongo Region.

A group of residents marched to the Karibib Magistrate's court to hand over a petition.

They stressed that Karibib is a fast-developing town and has become a target for criminals.

Keetmanshoop siblings' case postponed to November

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The Keetmanshoop Magistrate's Court has postponed the case of three suspects, George Cloete, his wife Charmaine, and his brother Bino Cloete, to the 4th of November to allow for further investigations. 

John Pandeni residents raise alarm over rising crime

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The residents of the John Pandeni constituency have raised concerns over the increasing crime rate.

This and other concerns were discussed during a |Khomas Regional Council public session aimed at promoting transparency, civic education, and community engagement. 

Double murder suspect remains jailed

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A 27-year-old Namibian man, Ambrosius Mathias Muyeu, remains behind bars following his arrest for double murder.

Ambrosius is accused of killing his grandparents at Kayeura village.