Stolen cattle recovered from Zambia, returned to Zambezi Region farmer
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36 cattle belonging to a farmer in the Zambezi Region have been recovered from Zambia after they were stolen while grazing about three weeks ago.
36 cattle belonging to a farmer in the Zambezi Region have been recovered from Zambia after they were stolen while grazing about three weeks ago.
Two male suspects are in custody, and their truck was seized by the Namibian Police at Kongola after contraband was found in their possession during a routine search at the checkpoint.
The suspects, aged 27 and 37, respectively, are said to be employed by a local trucking company.
The crime prevention operation launched recently at Katima Mulilo has registered success in combating crime.
The operation, which included a community policing forum, was designed to improve crime-fighting strategies in response to reports of high rates of housebreaking in Choto and other compounds.
The police in Zambezi Region have launched an operation at the Choto satellite police station aimed at enhancing the combating of crime strategies.
Members of the community police will also join the operation.
Zambezi NamPol's new Commander, Commissioner Andreas Shilelo, says the force will embark on a new community-oriented policing approach that will identify problems faced by the communities and areas of priority.