Maria David
THE Namibian Police in northern regions will once again be able to fight crime from the air through its Air Wing division, after the return of the police helicopter.
The helicopter has been out for service for over a year. The helicopter will be stationed at Oshakatiin the Oshana Region will serve four regions of the north- Oshana, Omusati, Ohangwena and Oshikoto to fight crime from the air.
The helicopter was first procured in 2018, to benefit the northern regions with either crime prevention or during natural disasters where need will be required.
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Community Affairs officer Inspector Thomas Aiyambo, said with the availability of the helicopter they will have to reinforce their commitment to fight crime from all corners of the regions.
Aiyambo also revealed that the police has also acquired a K9 sniffing dog to assist the police to fight drugs in the region.
“The dog will be used in communities and roadblock patrols,” he said.
Aiyambo then warns criminals to refrain from engaging in criminal activities, saying they have now their eyes both on the ground and in the air.
