The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) received aid batches of security equipment and materials total up to 5 million for next month’s Pacific Games, a generous donation from the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
The Police Liquor Squad Unit (LSU) in Honiara conducted several raids in Honiara recently. Provincial Police Commander for Honiara City Chief Superintendent Jimson Robo said police raided some bottle shops in East, West and Central Honiara.
The Police National Traffic Department (NTD) is investigating a single vehicle accident that occurred at Kukum heights in the early hours of 21 October 2023.
Tulagi police have arrested two male suspects following an unlawful wounding incident at Gairavu Village on 14 October 2023. The two suspects allegedly used a cocoa hook and struck the victim three times during a community fundraising event.
Police have checked 380 vehicles during a traffic operation over the weekend. The operation is part of the preparation for the Pacific Games. Director National Traffic Department Superintendent William Foufaka said 22 vehicles were checked while 21 suspects were arrested during the operation.
The China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) handed over sets of solar lights to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Traffic Department on 17 October 2023 at the Kukum traffic office in Honiara.
Two more leaf huts were opened at the Tetere Police Station in North Guadalcanal and Henderson Police station in East Honiara last week. The new huts will provide a neutral space where community members can safely meet and resolve issues.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) again reiterated that the replica firearms supplied by China to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in 2022 are not capable of firing live munitions and are meant for training purposes.
Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale is concerned that the newly signed policing agreement with China could undermine peace and security in Solomon Islands and the region. Hon Wale said it could potentially jeopardise Solomon Islands diplomatic relationship with other regional partners.
Police at Gizo in Western Province have charged a 26-years-old male from South Malaita last week for false pretence. Provincial Police Commander Chief Superintendent Mathias Lenialu said, it was alleged that the suspect took more than $10,000 cash from eight people on different occasions within a…
Police in Honiara City have arrested a 22-year-old male person for raping a 23-year-old female at Kola-ridge on 1st January 2023. Supervising Provincial Police Commander for Honiara City, Superintendent Chris Laekalia said it was alleged the victim was raped inside her own room.
Police at Tulagi in Central Island Province are investigating an infanticide incident in relation to the body of a female infant found washed ashore at Boromole Village seaside on 21 December 2022.
RSIPV Gizo is back on station and fully operational following maintenance work in Australia. The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) welcomed RSIPV Gizo and its crew back to Honiara following maintenance in Australia with a small ceremony at Aola Base in Honiara on 21 December 2022.
This December, at Aola Base in Honiara, Australia’s Defence Adviser Lieutenant Colonel Justin Bywater handed over 10 new ray boats and ten 60 horsepower outboard motors to Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Commissioner Mostyn Mangau.
