Police confiscate kwaso products worth street value of 35k in Honiara

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at White River Police Station have confiscated a large amount of kwaso (homebrew) during a raid at Tasahe area recently.

Shift In-Charge, Bravo Team, White River Police Station, Sergeant (Sgt) Harry Fititei said the estimated street value of those confiscated homebrew was roughly about $35,000.00 plus if sold.

Sergeant Fititei said the two suspects in relation to the matter were arrested while investigation in the matter is still continuing.

Two suspects have been arrested and charges have been laid for the offence of “Restriction on making Liquor”.

They will appear in Honiara Central Magistrates’ Court on a later date.

Mr Fititei thanked the Community for working together with your police in combating illegal brewing in our community to make a safer and peaceful community environment for all community members.