A Zambian national was arrested after a police stakeout in Katima Mulilo's NHE Location when he and three more suspects were found breaking into a house on Saturday.
It is reported that the suspects broke into a house at the NHE location on Saturday and stole items valued at N$12,500.
Namibia has recorded a sharp increase in serious crimes during the 2024/2025 festive season, with cases increasing by 114%.
Between November and December 2025, reported criminal incidents climbed from 1,261 cases in the previous year to 2,702 cases.
Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo has raised concerns over rising crime levels in the Erongo Region, including housebreaking and theft; robbery with aggravating circumstances; fraud and cybercrime targeting pensioners; motor vehicle theft targeting tourists; and assault.
Housebreaking and road accidents top this week's most committed crimes.
Housebreaking incidents dominated and accounted for the highest number of cases.
In Omahenene, suspects got away with N$16,000 after they broke into a shebeen.
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.
