Illegal fuel trade and smuggling a challenge to control: Kashuupulwa

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2025-07-03

OSHIKANGO- Ohangwena Namibia Police Force Regional Commander Ottilie Kashuupulwa. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

OSHIKANGO, 03 JUL (NAMPA) – Police in the Ohangwena Region have since 2023 arrested 234 individuals involved in the alleged trading of illegal fuel and smuggling of contraband.
This was revealed by Ohangwena Police Commander Commissioner Ottilie Kashuupulwa in an interview with Nampa on Wednesday, saying the current situation is worrying as the illicit activities have become the norm within the region.
"It is an everyday situation, and mind you...

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