The police have issued a stern warning against illegal fishing by both foreign and Namibian nationals following the arrest of five suspects.

The suspects were arrested for allegedly engaging in illegal fishing in Lianshulu, in the Zambezi Region.

The station commander of Katima Mulilo police, Chief Inspector Charles Mayumbelo, spoke to the nbc News team about the incident.

Among the suspects are four Zambians who are believed to have been employed by a Namibian citizen to fish on her behalf, and a driver who is also believed to be a Namibian citizen.