At least 500 plus police officers will be deployed during the lock-down exercise operation that will start on 29 August and finish on 31 August 2021.
COVID-19 Police Operation Commander Simpson Pogeava said the lock-down will start at 6 pm on 29 August and will finish at 6 am on 31 August 2021, a statement issued by Police Media Unit said.
Commander Pogeava said police are supporting the Ministry of Health and Medical Services as the leading agency to test their response capabilities should there be any community transmission when our borders are open.
Mr. Pogeava said from the police operational perspective, there will be six sub-zones boundaries from Poha Bridge in North West Guadalcanal to Alligator Creek in the Eastern side of Honiara International Airport.
Within those sub-zones, there are 10 checkpoints within Honiara and part of Guadalcanal policing jurisdiction.
He said police are working on other essential services to be exempted during the lock-down. “I kindly ask everyone to prepare ahead for this lock-down. Stock up your homes with food and other necessities to keep you for that period.
“Be mindful, though it is a lock-down exercise but police will arrest and charge those who breach it. I ask you, my good people in Honiara, to stay home during the lock-down. Other essential services will be exempted and work during the lock-down period to attend other essential services,” said Commander Pogeava.
