Police remove bomb in Honiara’s CBD

A number of shops, business houses , including the main central market were closed down in the afternoon to allow the bomb unit to carry out the operation.

Police commissioner Matthew Varley said the operation was successful, and thanked members of the public for adhering to police advice.

“I am very humbled by the positive response of the people. They stayed off the streets and moved from their houses and offices to safer locations when the operation was underway,” he said.

Furthermore I wish to thank all the RSIPF officers especially the EOD team who took part in the successful operation for a job well done. As Commissioner I have all the confidence in the professionalism shown by the EOD team and all our officers in carrying out such an operation at short notice.”

Mr Varley said the successful outcome of the Render Safe Operation yesterday was a clear manifestation of the capability of the RSIPF to deal with such situations for the safety of the country’s citizens.