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May 21
Four women arrested for selling liquor without a license in Malaita province

The liquor unit at the Auki police station has arrested four adult women for selling liquor without a licence at two villages in West Kwaio, Malaita Province, recently.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province Chief Superintendent Tex Tafoa said the liquor unit officers received information regarding the sale of liquor without a licence from concerned community members and effected the arrests.

PPC Tafoa said the suspects were already charged and released on principal bail to appear before Auki Magistrates’ Court on 27 May 2025.

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May 20
RSIPF and RAPPP conduct an engagement program with Karaina Settlement and Savo Heights communities

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and RSIPF & AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) have conducted an engagement program with the Karaina settlement and Savo Heights communities recently.

Karaina settlement, Savo Heights, and local police recently held crime prevention and awareness events to discuss greater collaboration to further enhance their community’s confidence and trust in the RSIPF.

During the last week of April, RSIPF officers from the White River Police Station and advisors from RAPPP visited the Karaina Settlement.

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May 20
Naha seals beat CPS alpha team in the netball tournament final match

Naha Seals beat Central Police Station (CPS) Alpha Team during a three-day inter-police station netball tournament at Rove police headquarters recently.

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has successfully held the netball tournament across three days in the months of April and May 2025.

The tournament engaged female officers through health, fitness, and sport. Police stations that participate are Henderson, Kukum, Naha, CPS, Rove police headquarters, and White River Police, with a total of 10 teams with 70 players competing.

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May 20
A 17-year-old male person arrested for raping a 6-year-old girl in north Malaita

Malu’u Police have arrested a 17-year-old male person for raping a 6-year-old girl at a village on the Manaoba Island in North Malaita on 13 May 2025.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) of Malaita Province, Chief Superintendent Tex Tafoa, said the actual rape incident occurred on 9 May 2025.

PPC Tafoa said currently the suspect has been remanded at Auki Correctional Facility and will appear in Auki Magistrates’ Court on a later date.

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May 19
Police arrest five suspects for an alleged murder of a 24-year-old male person from Makira/Ulawa Province over the weekend

Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) have arrested five suspects in relation to an alleged murder of a 24-year-old male person from Star Harbour, Makira/Ulawa province.

The murder incident occurred at Jacob's Ladder in the Milestone area within the vicinity of Mamulele in east Honiara over the weekend.

Among the five suspects arrested on 17 May 2025, there was a female among them. Another two suspects are still at large.

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May 16
RSIPF farewell six CPLT police officers

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) held a farewell ceremony at Rove police headquarters on 13 May 2025 for six China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) members who deployed to the Solomon Islands (SI).

During the ceremony, supervising Commissioner Mr. Vaevaso said your sacrifices, dedication and commitment have wasted but have brought the RSIPF this far in terms of capacity and capability developments, which was very evident that we can enjoy the long-lasting peace and stability in these Solomon Islands (SI).

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May 16
Police arrest three brothers for a murder incident in the Lunga area in Guadalcanal province

Guadalcanal Police have arrested three brothers for the alleged murder of their cousin brother at the Lunga area in Guadalcanal Province on 12 May 2025.

The initial murder incident occurred on 10 May 2025, when the trio assaulted their 23-year-old cousin brother after a heated argument over the use of abusive words uttered by the deceased.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Guadalcanal Province Chief Superintendent Rodney Kuma said it was alleged that one of the brothers kicked the deceased on his right rib during the argument.

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May 15
Trio arrested for break-in incident in Malaita province

Auki police have arrested three male persons for a break-in incident at Aenarii village in northeast Malaita on 9 May 2025.

The break-in incident occurred on 7 May 2025, where the suspects removed properties valued at about $21,000.00.

Operation Manager for Malaita Province, Superintendent Michael Ramosaea, said the suspects are between 20 and 30 years old. The suspects have been arrested, but the properties are yet to be recovered.

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May 15
Police arrest a 25-year-old male person for possession of marijuana

Auki police arrested a 25-year-old male person with a basket containing dried marijuana last week (7 May 2025) in Auki, Malaita Province.

Operation Manager, Malaita Province, Superintendent Michael Ramosaea said police officers were on foot patrol when they saw the suspect drinking kwaso (homebrew) beside a shop in Auki town with the traditional basket.

Operation Manager Superintendent Ramosaea said the suspect was carrying a big traditional basket; upon search, officers found bundles of dried marijuana in the basket.

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May 15
“Be Aware! Take Care!” program

Over the last six months, RSIPF officers have been attending local schools to inform students, parents, and teachers about improving personal safety.

The “Be Aware! Take Care!” program is a framework designed to equip local children with confidence and awareness of their environment.

It encourages students to be observant and identify potential dangers while instilling a sense of security by providing them with the knowledge and strategies to avoid unsafe situations and recognise warning signs.

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