Police arrest two suspects, missing dinghy recovered

POITETE Police in the Western Province have recovered a missing dinghy that was reported missing at the small Baru anchorage in Noro on 30 August 2024.

The stolen dinghy included a mercury Outboard Motor and was found at poitete in Kolombangara.

Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Western Province Superintendent Wilken Miriki said, โ€œPolice are currently investigating the matter and two suspects have been arrested in relation to the missing boat.โ€

PPC Miriki said, โ€œThe suspects are currently in police custody as investigation into this matter continues on.โ€

Superintendent Miriki acknowledged the cooperation from the community in assisting Poitete police with the investigation.

Mr. Miriki said, โ€œThe recovery of the stolen boat highlights the importance police and community collaboration in ensuring a peaceful and crime free environment for everyone.โ€

Source: RSIPF