Auki police arrested a 64-year-old former police officer for the illegal sale of beer during Christmas and New Year 2026 at Wairokai on 9 January 2026.
Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province Superintendent Michael Ramosaea said police arrested the suspect and confiscated 12 cartons of beer.
Supervising PPC Ramosaea said police also removed kwaso (homebrew) distilling equipment during the arrest.
PPC Ramosaea said the suspect has been charged for the sale of liquor without a license and the restriction of making alcohol.
Mr. Ramosaea said the suspect has been released on bail and will appear before the Auki Magistrates’ Court on a later date.
“I appeal to leaders of the Wairokai community to surrender other two suspects associated with this incident to come forward to Auki police,” said PPC Ramosaea.
– RSIPF
