Tag: fuel smuggling
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Fuel Smugglers Go Underground as Police Apprehensions Decline in Northern Namibia
Introduction: A Hidden but Persistent Threat Across northern Namibia, the visible displays of law enforcement against illicit fuel trading have diminished in recent months. Yet experts warn that the illegal import of fuel has not weakened; it has merely become more covert. The current pattern suggests that smugglers are recalibrating their operations to dodge scrutiny,…
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Fuel Smugglers Go Quiet, Yet Illicit Fuel Trade Persists in Namibia
Overview: A Quiet Shift in the Smuggling Landscape Namibia’s fight against illicit fuel trafficking has entered a quieter phase in recent months. Police data from the northern regions show a marked drop in cases where smugglers are intercepted and stockpiles confiscated. Yet experts warn that this apparent lull masks a stubborn, ongoing problem: illegal fuel…
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Fuel Smugglers Are Less Visible, but Illicit Trade in Namibia Persists Unabated
Overview: A quieter but persistent illicit fuel trade Recent police reports from Namibia’s northern regions show a decline in high-profile seizures and arrests linked to illicit fuel traders. Yet experts caution that the reduction in visible enforcement activity does not equate to a real drop in fuel smuggling. Behind the scenes, smugglers are adapting, moving…