Media Releases

Jul 31

Police in Buala have arrested and charged five suspects for house break-in at Buala village last week.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Isabel Province Inspector, Harry Vanosi says, “The house owner was away to attend his mother’s funeral in another village when the suspects broke into his canteen and took a sum of $9,000.00 cash with goods worth of $2,000.00 plus.

Supervising PPC Vanosi says, “The suspects used a hammer to broke off the walling next to the counter and gain access into the canteen.”

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Jul 31

Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Taro Police Station have arrested a 23-years-old male person for house break-in at Qaloe logging camp, North West Choiseul recently.

It was alleged that the Camp Manager of Qaloe Logging Camp left his office and went to have his meal at the mess. The suspect, who was an employee of the company, entered the office through a window and removed the amount of $35,000.00 and escaped.

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Jul 31

Taro Police have arrested four suspects for stealing outboard motor engine parts at Saqata logging company, South Choiseul on 25 June 2024.

It was alleged that five-suspects went to Saqata camp with the intention to steal. It was at mid-night when the company employees were having rest, the suspects went to the log pond and removed the lower part of the company’s 60 horse powered (HP) engine that was anchored at the sea front and replaced it with an old engine part and escaped.

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Jul 30

The Vice Minister of Public Security of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Hon. Wang Zhizhong, assured Royal Solomon Island Police Commissioner (RSIPF), Mr. Mostyn Mangau that the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) will continue to provide necessary support and training to RSIPF to the best of its ability.

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Jul 25

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will be conducting Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) operation in Western Province from 26 July to 3 August 2024.

The operations will cover the following communities.
• Munda, Noro, Baeroko, Enoghae, Tambaka, Sasavele and surrounding areas on New Georgia Island
• Communities on Kohinggo island, the Vonavona lagoon and coastal areas.
• Ringgi, Teme and surrounding areas on Kolombangara Island

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Jul 25

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Solomons’ International Assistance Force (SIAF) have been hosting community engagement events for the last six months throughout Honiara.

These events focus on building a positive relationship between police and the local community.

SIAF is made up of members from Australian Federal Police, Australian Defence Force, New Zealand Defence Force, Republic of Fiji Military Forces, and Fijian Police Force.

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Jul 24

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have organised a send-off service to pay respect to late police Superintendent Leslie Simao at the Saint Barnabas Cathedral, in Honiara on 23 July 2024.

RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau said, “The sad news of the passing away of late superintendent Simao is really hard news for us RSIPF organization, family members, relatives and friends.”

Commissioner Mangau said, “I am lost for words to describe the sadness that all of us have experienced from the news of the passing away of one of our leaders.”

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Jul 23

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have strengthened their efforts to combat illicit drug shipments by participating in a weeklong capacity development program in Australia.

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) facilitated the weeklong capacity development program from 24 to 28 June 2024.

Four RSIPF officers visited facilities of the AFP and Australian Government to observe processes and procedures relating to drug related crime investigations.

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Jul 22

The Australian Federal Police (AFP), Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) gifted the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) ‘Royals’ Women’s Football Club (FC) new sporting equipment on 18 July 2024 at Rove Headquarters.

The gifted equipment includes football boots, shin pads, training bibs, soccer balls, pop up goals and agility poles. The equipment provides the team with much needed gear to train and compete competitively in the premier league.

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Jul 20

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has welcomed 68 new police officers who have graduated as police constable today (19 July 2024) at Rove Police Headquarters.

The graduates consist of 47 males and 21 females who were selected from different provinces.

The recruit course ran for 23 weeks with intensive training and mentoring from the Police Academy. Three officers were discharged during the training due to discipline.

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