An operation by the Zambezi Regional police, to tackle housebreakings has resulted in a number of items being confiscated. 

Among the items confiscated from the banks of the Zambezi River were 85 fuel containers, only ten were filled.

Other items include three bicycles, a number of pots, traditional mats, methylated spirits and traditional brooms.

Unit Commander of Community Policing Inspector Kisco Sitali described the Genesis Operation which started on 28 April and is expected to end 30 May, as successful.

The Police in the Zambezi Region has cautioned residents against staging house breakings to claim insurance.

The NamPol Unit Commander for Community Affairs in the Zambezi Region, Inspector Kisco Sitali said house breakings top the list of offenses.

Of the 29 cases reported since the 19th of March, 13 cases are house breakings.

Inspector Sitali said many a time complainants end up being the suspects.