A joint operation between RSIPF Honiara City and Guadalcanal Province confiscated about 2,000 litres of kwaso worth about $100, 000.00 plus at Lio Ridge, East Honiara.
During the raid, the joint operation apprehended four adults for the brewing of illegal substances. Among them were two females.
The four alleged suspects were formally arrested and placed in police custody awaiting further investigations.
Besides the 2000 litres of kwaso, Police also confiscate distilling apparatus which have been detained in police custody.
Assistant Commissioner National Capital and Crime Prevention Gwen Ratu acknowledged police working together with community to which resulted in the successful operation to remove those illegal kwaso.
“We work together to remove these illegal activities in our communities to make our communities a safe place,” AC Ratu said.
AC Ratu appeals to the local communities to contact police and report similar activities happening in our communities.
In the meantime RSIPF acknowledged members of the community who reported this illegal activity to the police.