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Police arrest large numbers over logging dispute on Rendova

The Office of the Commissioner of Police confirms that over the last week police conducted a major operation on Rendova Island, in response to a long standing logging dispute.

The police received reports of criminal offences committed and worked tirelessly to negotiate a peaceful outcome.

When negotiations failed, police arrested a large number of persons for numerous offences relating to attacks against the Vasara Logging Camp.

The persons arrested will be placed before the court as soon as practicable.

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Police Commissioner Announces RSIPF Rearmament

Police Commissioner Matthew Varley thanks the Solomon Islands Government for showing its confidence and support by endorsing the rearmament of certain specialists units of the RSIPF.

He says this is an important milestone for the RSIPF as it steps up to take total control of the country’s policing as RAMSI prepares to exit the country in June 2017.

Commissioner Varley acknowledged that RSIPF would not be where it is today without the support of the People of Solomon Islands, the Government and RAMSI.

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Naha Police investigation progress well

Naha Police, Criminal Investigation team says the investigation into the break-in at Lio Ridge is progressing well.

The Naha Criminal Investigation Team assures the victim that they have received the case file and it is being treated as priority for further Investigations.

They are currently working on more information gathering to have evidence that could possibly lead to identify the suspects involved.

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Kwaso brewer surrender apparatus

A man believed to be the main producer of Kwaso in the Noro area, Noro Town, Western Province stood up and admitted that he will voluntarily gave up all his cooking apparatus to the police during a Police awareness program.

The National Community Policing and Noro Police conducting awareness talk at Ela Motors vicinity on the 19th February 2017 as part of the community engagement on the crime prevention strategy.

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Fatal accident over the weekend

A man has been arrested and charged on (18th February 2017) in relation to a death of a male who fell from a truck.

The accident occurred in China Town on 17 February 2017, when the male fell off the truck and was rushed to the National Referral Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.

Medical staff at the Accident and Emergency Unit at the National Referral Hospital confirmed the deceased was under the influence of alcohol.

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A boy safely returns to his family

A young boy safely returned to his family yesterday morning after he went missing over the weekend.

A witness to the incident reported to Police seeking assistance when the young drunk male paddled away to sea leaving instructions for no one to look for him. Police were told the young man was angry and upset after a family dispute.

However he has returned safely to his family.

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Corruption investigations by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force notes recent media reports about alleged corruption matters under investigation by the RSIPF.

RSIPF Commissioner Matthew Varley said, “The RSIPF will not comment on any individual cases under investigation. This is to protect the confidentiality of the investigation.”

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MoU signed between the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force and the Office of the Ombudsman of Solomon Islands

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ombudsman Office of Solomon Islands (OOSI) on the 20th January 2017 at Rove Police Headquarters, Honiara, Solomon Islands.

The Commissioner of Police Mr. Frank Prendergast said, “I’m pleased to be here today to sign the MoU which will assist the RSIPF and the Ombudsman Office of Solomon Islands to share information that will enable us to work cooperatively together to ensure that corrupt and inappropriate behaviours are dealt with appropriately.”

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Official Opening of New Fire Station at Central Police Station

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force today reached another milestone in its development with the opening its new 10 million dollars Fire Station building at Central Police Station.

The station is the first of its kind, custom built for the Fire Department with the funding from Participating Police Force (PPF) through the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI).

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Traffic cases reported during the week

The number of traffic related cases reported this week compared to last week has reduced according to the Director of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Traffic Department, he advised during the weekly Commissioners operational briefing yesterday at Rove Police Headquarters.

The data provided at the weekly operational briefing shows a good decrease from last week which a total number of 25 reported cases this week compared to 56 cases reported last week.

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