Congolese national arrested over suspected stolen hospital medicines

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2026-06-20

OTJIWARONGO, 19 June 2026 - A variety of medicinal products allegedly stolen from the Otjiwarongo State Hospital and found in a tuckshop at Orwetoveni location on Friday. The drugs were allegedly placed on shelves for display and sale to the general public by a 40-year-old male Congolese national. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

OTJIWARONGO, 20 JUN (NAMPA) - A 40-year-old Congolese national was arrested on Friday after allegedly being found in possession of suspected stolen medicinal products belonging to the Ministry of Health and Social Services' Otjiwarongo State Hospital.

Namibian Police Force (NamPol) Otjozondjupa regional head of community affairs, Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha, said in a media statement issued on Saturday that the suspect, a street vendor, was a...

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OTJIWARONGO, 19 June 2026 - Medications allegedly stolen from the Otjiwarongo State Hospital and found in a tuckshop at Orwetoveni location on Friday. The drugs were allegedly placed on shelves for display and sale to the general public by a 40-year-old male Congolese national. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

OTJIWARONGO, 19 June 2026 - Tins of baby formula milk allegedly stolen from the Otjiwarongo State Hospital and found in a tuckshop at Orwetoveni location on Friday. The milk tins were allegedly placed on shelves for display and sale to the general public by a 40-year-old male Congolese national. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

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