Already netted 22 men, 11 women
Police
in Salima district says they have tightened security in the district in order
to make tourists walk freely when enjoying Christmas and New Year festivities along
Lake Malawi.
Sergeant
Gift Chitowe Salima District Public Relations Officer confirmed that both
uniformed and civilian police officers have already met owners of bars,
security companies and lodges as well as members of community policing in the
district on how they can work together during this festive season in order to
reduce crime.
“We
have also engaged with members of the general public on the importance of
reporting all suspected persons and all crime related incidences to police” he
added. He said police will be quick in responding to any given tip.
“I
would like to assure any person whether in Malawi or outside the country who
wants to spend their holiday in our district that security is tight and be assured
of their safety.” He said
As
matter of showing how serious with security issue police in the district have, he
said they have already over the weekend arrested 33 people on rogue and
vagabond and earning a living through prostitution offences.
Sgt
Chitowe said 22 are men and 11 are women and were arrested during a sweeping
exercise operation in all trading centre’s within Salima district
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