Windhoek: The Namibian Police Force arrested 211 suspects and seized large quantities of illicit drugs during operations conducted countrywide during the month of September 2025.
According to Namibia Press Agency, a media release issued by Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, Head of NamPol's Public Relations Division, detailed that the seizures included over 1,085 kilogrammes of cannabis, 1,035 Mandrax tablets, 33 grams of cocaine powder, and 186.5 units of crack cocaine.
Shikwambi noted that of the 211 individuals arrested, 202 were Namibian nationals, while the remaining suspects included two Angolans, five Zambians, one Burundian, and one Tanzanian national.
"The Namibian Police Force remains committed to combating drug-related crimes and urges the public to report any suspicious activities," stated Shikwambi. She stressed the importance of community involvement in the fight against illicit drugs, urging, "Let us stand together against illicit drugs, report it and save lives."
The arrests and seizures form part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement to curb the spread of narcotics and safeguard public health and safety.