Wednesday, 24 December 2014

Salima District Police Promises Tourists Tight Security

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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