Honiara:
A photograph of two young male persons holding weapons has been passed to RSIPF. This photograph caused serious concern to police regarding community safety. The information was referred to an active Task Force for investigation.
These weapons have been seized from the school by RSIPF and the school leadership and students advised to cease the practice of producing and maintaining such replica weapons. The school cooperated with police in this process and has assured RSIPF of continued cooperation.
The Commissioner of Police, RSIPF wants to reassure the people of Solomon Islands that police will pursue any reports of firearms possession whether real or fake in the community. This recent investigation highlights the efforts of police to resolve such allegations.
• The RSIPF is serious about community safety
• Information of and allegations of firearms within the community is a serious concern to RSIPF
• Possession of firearm/s is illegal without a valid firearms permit
• All allegations of firearms within the community will be thoroughly investigated by RSIP
• Communities are urged to report information about weapons to the police