BY SAMIE WAIKORI

Provincial Police Commander Malaita, chief superintendent Tex Tafoa has applauded the people of Malaita for peaceful celebrations during Christmas and New Year.

He says this is good news for a populated province like Malaita and RSIPF Malaita is grateful to Malaitans across the province for the good behaviour.

The PPC says through out Christmas and New Year Auki police did not receive a single major crime report.

“There are minor crimes mostly involved kwaso, but generally it was a peaceful celebration for Malaita province and its people,” he says.

Tafoa highlights the vital engagement between police and communities in the province that resulted in the peaceful and enjoyable celebration.

“We have been working with by-laws and Crime Prevention Committee (CPCs) across the province to ensure law and order is uphold in our communities.

“I must thank CPCs and community leaders for making sure their communities are safe, secure and peaceful for their people.

“It is apparent police cannot reach every community in the province during this festive season, thus by-laws and CPCs are there on our behalf,” he says.

The PPC also acknowledges courageous work carried out by Malaita Liquor Squad in preparation for the festive season.

“In the months of September and October, we raided kwaso production sites and its activities as well as black markets mostly in and around Auki.

“This is part of our clean-up operation, where we tried to deal with drivers of crimes ahead of the festive season.

“This, has however, contributed a lot to the peaceful celebration,” Tafoa said.

The PPC appealed to Malaitans to maintain the good behavior for the good of the province.

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