NamPol makes 227 arrests in October drug operations

November 9, 2026

The Namibian police have released its latest report on illicit drug seizures and arrests for the month of October. Law enforcement officers across the country seized massive quantities of illegal substances, including over 167 300 kg of cannabis, more than 6 000 Mandrax tablets, 275 units of crack cocaine, and 9 grams of cocaine powder. A total of 227 suspects were arrested in connection with the operations. The arrests comprise 220 Namibian nationals alongside seven foreign nationals, including two from Angola, three from Zambia, one from the DRC, and one from Zimbabwe. The Namibian Police stated that the significant seizures and arrests underscore law enforcement’s ongoing commitment to combatting the illegal possession and distribution of drugs across the country.

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