During the zero-tolerance operation in Honiara over the weekend majority of the cases and reports attended to by police are alcohol-related involving youths.
Operation (Ops) Commander Mr. Simpson Pogeava said some people are involved in the illegal sale of alcohol, such as Kwaso (homebrew).
Even others illegally sell off alcohol along with their betel nut stalls on the roadside markets.
Mr. Pogeava said, it is very sad that there is a report of rocking of police vehicles by the public.
Such behaviors or attitudes towards police must be condemned in the strongest terms.
Appeals to the public must respect your police and the government properties.
“Good if those have access to the night clubs to enjoy, relax, and respect others. Stay away from causing problems that may cause disunity among our people,” he said.
Commander Pogeava said, “There were pubs running without valid business licenses, and we are liaising with them on that matter. Others found will be dealt with the full force of the law.”
Operation Zero Tolerance is an operation plan to clean up Honiara as we get ready to welcome our dignitaries from other countries for the Pacific Island Forum summit in September 2025.
– RSIPF
