Media Releases

May 31

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team will be conducting an unexploded ordnance (UXO) operations in the Western Province from Tuesday 31 May to Monday 13 June 2022.

The tasks will be carried out in the areas at Nila and Hitou in Shortland Island, Munda, Noro and surrounding communities on New Georgia Island. Ringgi, Jack Harbour and surrounding communities on Kolombangara Island are also places in the operation.

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May 31

A 37-years-old man was arrested for blocking the airport runway at Gwounaruu in Malaita Province on 28 May 2022.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province, Superintendent Lelie Kili said it is alleged that a 37-year-old male person from Gwounaruu village obstructed a Solomon Airlines flight while under the influence of liquor.

PPC Kili said when the plane was ready to go into the runway, the man walked towards the plane and stopped the plane. Auki police were notified, responded and arrested the suspect.

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May 31

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Tulagi in Central Province have arrested two suspects following an assault incident that happened at Toa village, small Ngella on 27 May 2022.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Central Province Superintendent David Soakai says, “The victim and his pregnant wife and their four year old child went to the garden. Whilst the victim was busy brushing his garden the two suspects approached his wife with bush knives in hand threaten the wife and child that they will murder her husband.”

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May 31

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Tulagi in Central Province have arrested five suspects in relation to a criminal trespass and demand incident at Toa village on 27 May 2022.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Central Province Superintendent David Soakai says, “The suspects allegedly entered the complainant area without his consent and started demanding the victim to pay for beer.

PPC Saokai says, “The suspects used abusive words and threaten to murder the victim if he do not meet their demands.”

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May 25

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) conducted a joint high-visibility operation at the Honiara Central Market on Friday 20th May targeting illegal gambling, public sale and consumption of alcohol and illegal spirit such as kwaso petty theft and pick-pocketing.

The RSIPF's Central Police Operations Support Team, AFP's uniform patrols under the Solomons' International Assistance Force (SIAF) and Law Enforcement Officers of the Honiara City Council (HCC) supported this operation, which was led by Inspector Tex Tafoa.

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May 24

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) base at the common border between Solomon Islands (SI) and Papua New Guinea (PNG) in the Shortland Islands were rescued by HAMS Ararat, an Australian Navy after they went missing on 20 May 2022.

The RSIPF officers with some civilians went missing after they left Gizo for some administration run. On their way back to Kulitanai Police Station they had some problem which is currently under investigation to determine what is the cause of the problem.”

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May 24

Close Personal Protection (CPP) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) group two started their training program provided by instructors from China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) at Rove Police Headquarter.

Official opening of the second group was held at Rove Police Headquarters yesterday (23 May 2022). This training will last for two weeks and all the 16 officers from CPP Unit and Police Band will receive CPP related training.

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May 24

Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force at Henderson Police Station have arrested and charged a male person in his 30’s for the alleged murder of another male person at Peochakuri village in South Guadalcanal on 6 May 2022.

It is alleged that the accused and the deceased had an argument prior to the incident. The accused allegedly struck a hammer on the victim’s head and continue to punch the victim whilst the victim is on the ground. The victim sustained serious injuries.

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May 24

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) has already improved its capacity and capability over the last five months that clearly promoted community safety and security, a statement uttered during the closing ceremony of the Close Personal Protection (CPP) group one at Rove Police Headquarter by Deputy Commissioner (DC) National Security and Operation Support (NSOS) Mr Ian Vaevaso.

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May 18

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team have conducted an unexploded ordnance (UXO) operation in the Western Province from 17 May and will end on 4 June 2022.

Officer In-charge (OIC) of the RSIPF EOD team, Inspector Clifford Tunuki says, “The tasks will be carried out in Seghe area and surrounding communities.

Inspector Tunuki says, “Essentially, this operation is in support to the initial sub surface UXO clearance of the Seghe Airport.”

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