A total of 2 259 suspects were arrested for drug-related offences during the 2025/26 financial year, of which 114 were identified as foreign nationals.
This was revealed on Thursday by minister of home affairs, immigration, safety and security Lucia Iipumbu during her budget motivation speech in the National Assembly, where the ministry was allocated N$8.1 billion.
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The strongest version of this narrative presents Namibia as a proactive state addressing crime, immigration, and security challenges with measurable results. The ministry’s allocation of N$8.1 billion underscores a commitment to strengthening law enforcement, border control, and refugee management. The data—such as arrests for drug offenses, anti-poaching efforts, and repatriation programs—paints a picture of a government actively engaging with complex issues. However, the narrative also reveals...