The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is warning residents of Tuvaruhu in Central Honiara to keep away from a cordoned area near the Tuvaruhu Community High School where chemicals have been discovered.
“Today we received a call from the front line police officers who were on patrol that there were suspected bottles of chemicals that have been located 15 metres from the Tuvaruhu Community High School. We have gone to the location and securely cordoned the area. We want residents of the area to respect that cordon and stay away,” says Director Fire and Rescue Services, Superintendent Rodney Kuma.
He adds: “At this time RSIPF Fire and Rescue Services is working very closely with Ministry of Environment to see how we can assist to secure the chemicals and get rid of them safely.”
“At the same time, I want to call on the people of the Tuvaruhu community to assist police and the Ministry of Environment as we carry out the necessary investigations into the matter,” says Superintendent Kuma.
He adds: “At this stage it is advisable that members of the community in Tuvaruhu stay away from the cordoned area as these substances maybe harmful until such time that all is removed to a safer location.”
“I appeal to those living in and around that area to assist relevant authorities with whatever information that might of help,” says Superintendent Kuma.
Police can be contacted on phone 23666 or dial police toll free number 999.