UNPol in East Timor Security Briefing 19 October 2007

This is a broadcast of the UN Police in Timor-Leste to provide you with information about the security situation around the country.

The security situation in Timor-Leste has been generally calm.

Earlier today in Dili, UNPol attended three incidents, including an incident where a group of 10 to 15 people were reported to be throwing rocks at shops in the Audian area. UNPol discovered that the incident was due to a dispute over land ownership, and took the complainants to the Bureau of Land Representation.

Separately, workers digging a pit latrine near Dili hospital discovered four unexploded hand grenades around midday. Explosives experts from the international security force (ISF) and a Formed Police Unit (FPU) have responded and are at the scene.

Dili remained calm on Thursday. Police arrested two people, one for assault, and one for rock throwing.

The police advise to avoid travelling during the night to the most affected areas. Please report any suspicious activities. You can call 112 or 7230365 to contact the police 24 hours a day, seven days a week.