Four Men Arrested in Separate Meat and Stock-Related Cases
Police have reported four separate arrests involving the unlawful transportation of animal products and the possession of suspected stolen stock in different parts of Namibia.
In Aranos, a 27-year-old man was arrested for allegedly possessing suspected stolen stock after failing to provide a satisfactory explanation for how he came into possession of the items. He was also accused of violating Regulation 85 of the Animal Health Act 1 of 2011, under Notice 385 of 2018, which restricts the movement of raw meat during an outbreak.
Police confiscated half a goat carcass, including the heart, lungs and intestines, with an estimated value of N$1,300. The suspect is expected to appear before the Aranos Magistrate’s Court tomorrow.
Another case was reported at Otjivero Camp in Omitara, where a 44-year-old Namibian man was arrested after police allegedly discovered an oryx carcass during a search of his premises. The meat is estimated to be worth N$4,000. He is expected to appear before the Gobabis Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
Meanwhile, on the C-20 road in Gobabis, a 35-year-old Namibian man was arrested for allegedly unlawfully loading and transporting 6.1kg of raw kudu meat in a plastic bag inside his vehicle. The meat was confiscated and destroyed by burning, while the suspect was charged a fee of N$500.
A similar incident occurred at the Gochas checkpoint, where a 32-year-old Namibian man was arrested for allegedly transporting omaere (sour milk), fresh milk, as well as sheep and springbok meat of an unspecified value in his vehicle. He was also charged a fee of N$500.
The incidents highlight continued enforcement efforts concerning the transportation of animal products and suspected stock-related offences.
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