Okahandja Man Arrested for Attempting to Sell Protected Leopard Skin
A 39-year-old Namibian man has been arrested in Okahandja after allegedly trying to sell a protected leopard skin valued at approximately N$80 000.
The arrest took place on Saturday, 17 January 2026, following a covert, intelligence-led operation by law-enforcement officers. According to police, undercover officers posed as buyers and met the suspect at a service station along the town’s main road, where he was apprehended.
Police reports indicate that the man is facing charges related to the unlawful possession and attempted sale of a controlled wildlife product without a valid permit. He is expected to make his first appearance in the Okahandja Magistrate’s Court on Monday, while investigations into the matter continue.
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Aneli Fura is a Senior Editor at The Updated World, where he oversees and contributes to general news coverage across Namibia. His reporting focuses on crime, accidents, local developments, and other important stories affecting communities across the country.
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