The Inspector-General of the Namibian Police says they will not rest until Namibia is rid of criminals who are disturbing peace in communities and among tourists.

Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo made the announcement during the launch of the month-end operation.

The month-end patrol came out of the preparation meeting for the festive season operations.

The operation will be conducted in all corners of the city.

Lieutenant General Shikongo therefore called on the force to serve the communities they pledged to protect.

"My message today to the criminals, wherever they are, is that we, as law enforcement, are going to dismantle them. We are going to disrupt their activities until they are out of our country. We want Namibia to be a safe place."

The Inspector General met with regional commanders, traffic coordinators, and police management to coordinate the festive season operations.

"We have decided as management that we need to conduct an operation, and all of you from here are going to go into the operation."