Police in Swakopmund have boosted their presence in public spaces, including through traffic controls, to ensure a safe Easter weekend for citizens.
Visitors continue to flock to the coastal town of Swakopmund to enjoy the various tourism activities present at the hub of adventure.
The 17-year-old suspect at the centre of the gruesome murder of six family members in Usakos has allegedly confessed to the killings, according to police sources familiar with the investigation.
The police at Katima Mulilo have expressed their satisfaction with the positive working relationship with the residents of Zambia's Sesheke District.
The police have destroyed drugs and illegal substances that were confiscated from 2017 to the present.
The items are valued at over N$14 million.
The substances include marijuana with an estimated street value of N$12.5 million, cocaine worth N$500,000, and crack cocaine worth about N$200,000.
Police in the Omaheke Region are stepping up efforts to combat stock theft, a major challenge for livestock farmers, through a series of community outreach programs. In 2024 alone, the region recorded 365 stock theft-related cases, prompting law enforcement to engage directly with farming communities.
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.
To ensure safety and maintain order during the festive season, Ohangwena Police recently rolled out an operation to provide a safer environment for all Namibians and tourists during and after 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.
Police in the Kunene Region have launched the first phase of their festive season operation, dubbed Rain Bowl, to enhance public safety, order, and security throughout the holiday period.
The operation is part of efforts to ensure a peaceful and secure festive season for both residents and visitors.
Police in the Omaheke Region have raised concerns over a spike in vehicle part thefts. Over ten cases have been reported since September, and two suspects have been arrested so far.
