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Namibian Police Force Confiscates Over N.dollars 106 Million Worth of Drugs in 2023-2024

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Jun 26, 2025 — 1 min read

The Namibian Police Force has made significant strides in combating drug trafficking, confiscating drugs valued at over N.dollars 106 million between January 2023 and December 2024. The seized drugs include cannabis, cocaine, mandrax, crack cocaine, ecstasy, methcathinone, and LSD, with cannabis accounting for the largest share, valued at approximately N.dollars 84.5 million. The police also arrested 3,264 suspects, including 204 foreign nationals from at least 13 countries, highlighting the transnational nature of the drug trade. Inspector-General Joseph Shikongo emphasized the need for collaborative efforts and community involvement to address the issue.

Key Takeaways:

The Namibian Police Force confiscated over N.dollars 106 million worth of drugs between January 2023 and December 2024, with cannabis accounting for the largest share, valued at N.dollars 84.5 million.
Over 8.4 million kilogrammes of cannabis were seized during the two-year period.
Mandrax seizures increased significantly from 11,228 tablets in 2023 to nearly 60,000 tablets in 2024.
3,264 suspects were arrested, including 204 foreign nationals from at least 13 countries.
The police are working closely with ministries, schools, and faith-based organizations to raise awareness and build resilience against drug abuse.
Inspector-General Joseph Shikongo emphasized the need for prevention, education, rehabilitation, and community empowerment to address the issue.

Statistics:

N.dollars 106 million: total value of confiscated drugs between January 2023 and December 2024
N.dollars 84.5 million: value of seized cannabis between January 2023 and December 2024
8.4 million kilogrammes: total amount of cannabis seized during the two-year period
3,264: total number of suspects arrested between January 2023 and December 2024
204: number of foreign nationals arrested, from at least 13 countries

Sources:

NAMPA, "NamPol confiscates drugs valued at N.dollars 106 million between 2023 and 2024"
NamPol statement, June 27, 2025

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