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RSIPF concerned about increasing traffic offences in Honiara

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is concerned about the increasing number of traffic offences on the roads in Honiara over the past few weeks.

“During the week from 13 to 19 July 2018, the RSIPF Traffic Department in Honiara recorded a total of 77 traffic offences compared to 56 cases during the previous week, an increase of 21 cases. This is a concern for police and should also be a concern for all road users including drivers, vehicle owners and pedestrians,” says Inspector Brian Surimalefo, Acting Director of the Traffic Department.

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RSIPF rescue 8 passengers at sea after engine problem

Eight passengers whose boat experienced engine problem while travelling between Savo and Ngella in the Central Province have been successfully rescued on 19 July 2018 and are now safe.

The passengers rescued are primary and secondary school teachers of Boromole and Polomuhu Schools in Ngella.

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RSIPF arrest suspect for alleged unlawful incident in Choiseul Province

Police at Taro in the Choiseul Province have arrested a 37-year-old suspect for an alleged unlawful wounding incident at Tuzu Village in South Choiseul on 17 July 2018.

The suspect has been placed in police custody as investigations into the incident continue.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Choiseul Province Superintendent Vincent Eria says, “The alleged unlawful wounding incident occurred at Tuzu Village, South Choiseul and was reported via satellite phone by a member of the community in that area.”

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RSIPF investigate an alleged indecent act case in Choiseul Province

Police at Taro in Choiseul Province is investigating an alleged indecent act on a 3-year-old female child by of a 40-year-old man at Vurango Village, North West Choiseul recently.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Choiseul Province Vincent Eria says, “Police here in Taro received a report alleging that a 40-year-old man had committed an indecent act on a 3-year-old female child. Upon receiving the report police proceeded to investigate the matter.”

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Police in Central Province conduct visibility patrols in villages

Police in the Central Province have completed high visibility patrols to 10 villages in the Province on 18 July.

The villages included Gairavu, Boromole, Kumoligohu, Soso, Semege, Soka, Boroni Olevuga, New Vunuha and Haleta.

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RSIPF investigate death of 40-year-old man in Guadalcanal Province

Police at the Henderson Police Station in Guadalcanal Province are investigating death of a 40-year-old man at Kakabona in North West Guadalcanal on 11 July 2018

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Superintendent Nixson Manetoga says, “On 10 July 2018, the deceased was complaining of cold and fever. He was taken to Marara Clinic by his wife and son.”

PPC Manetoga explains: “On 11 July 2018 the deceased and his wife went to a relative’s house nearby and he fell off from where he was sitting.”

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Crime Prevention Strategy Training in Central Province

Police in Central Province have completed a two-day Crime Prevention Strategy training held at the Tulagi Police Station from 16 -17 July 2018.

Speaking during the opening of the training, the Operation Manger, Inspector John Sara says, “The training is very important because officers will be equipped with skills and knowledge in their daily work. In addition, officers will know how to resolve issues using the S.A.R.A (Scanning, Analyse, Response and Assessment) model.”

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30-year-old female arrested and charged for serious assault in Central Province

A 30-year-old woman has been arrested and charged for allegedly assaulting her 62-year-old mother-in- law at Halavo Village, in Big Ngella, Central Province on 10 July 2018.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Central Province Superintendent Patricia Leta says, “The victim is currently admitted at the Tulagi Hospital with swollen ribs, hands and face.”

PPC Leta says, “My officers received the report on the 10 July and they attended to it on the 11 July 2018.”

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RSIPF to work together with community on Mono

Police in Western Province are working together with the community on Mono Island in the Shortland’s to look at ways in which a police officer could be reposted to the Island.

This was after the Officer who was posted at the Mono Police Post left the Post after he was threatened along with his family.

“The police officer who was posted to Mono Police Post left with his family after he was threatened and a case has been established for investigations,” says Provincial Police Commander Western Province, Chief Superintendent Mathias Lenialu.

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Police in Central Province provide high visibility patrol

Police at Tulagi in the Central Province have conducted a high visibility patrol during the official opening of a Rural Health Clinic at Vura Village, in Big Ngella on 13 July 2018.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Superintendent Patricia Leta says, “More than 600 people attended and witnessed the official ceremony including a provincial government delegation from Tulagi.”

PPC Leta says, “A member of the Vura Rural Health Clinic Organizing Committee Maxson Mumuku highly commended police for their presence as result the program ended peacefully.”

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