Erongo police crack down on crime

Erongo police last week confiscated dozens of knives, guns, scissors, pangas and other dangerous weapons, as well as illegal drugs, during a week-long stop and search operation in Swakopmund and Walvis Bay.

Deputy commissioner Erastus Iikuyu said the stop and search operations were conducted between 3 and 11 June, as part of a crime prevention strategy.

The areas patrolled by NamPol officers included Mondesa and DRC in Swakopmund, as well as Kuisebmond and Tutaleni suburbs in Walvis Bay.

Dozens of knives as well as scissors were confiscated, often from patrons attending bars and shebeens in the target areas.

Police also arrested two suspects who were charged for possession of dangerous weapons, pangas, and two more suspects were arrested after they were found in possession of illegal drugs, including crack cocaine and cannabis.

NamPol officers confiscated weapons including licensed firearms, found on drunk suspects who were informed that they could collect their weapons once they are sober.

Of late, there have been a large number of break-ins at homes and robberies at the coast and the crackdown and increase of police visibility was welcomed by residents.

JANA-MARI SMITH