BY RODRICK DESURI
AUKI
AUKI Police in Malaita Province have seized 20 cartons of beer and apprehended a woman during a raid in Fote area on Christmas Day.
The raid followed reports received by Auki Police and is part of an ongoing operation to crack down on the illegal sale of alcohol and drugs in the province.
Speaking to Island Sun in Auki, Malaita Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Michael Ramosaea, confirmed that police confiscated 20 cartons of beer, bottles of locally brewed alcohol (kwaso), and parcels of marijuana.
He said the illegal items were linked to a couple in a village near Fote in West Kwara’ae.
“Yes, this afternoon police raided and confiscated 20 cartons of beer, bottles of kwaso, and marijuana.
“We also arrested a woman, while her husband managed to escape into the bush when police arrived at the scene,” Superintendent Ramosaea said.
He appeals to the people of Malaita Province to respect the law and refrain from engaging in illegal and harmful social activities.
Superintendent Ramosaea warns that police will act immediately on any reports received and that those involved will be arrested and dealt with according to the law.
“We will not tolerate anyone involved in illegal activities in any village in Malaita Province.
“I want to remind everyone that involvement in activities such as the illegal sale of alcohol and drugs can lead to serious problems and arrest,” he said.
Island Sun understands that the police festive season operation is ongoing and will continue into 2026.
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