UNPol in East Timor Security Briefing 17 July 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 across the country has been very calm.

Today in Dili, UNPol conducted 64 patrols and were required to attend four incidents. None were serious, and three out of the four were traffic accidents.

Yesterday in Baucau, two cases of domestic assault were reported to the police. In Trilolo village, a 41-year-old man is accused of hitting his mother on the head with a wooden stick. In Guruca village, a woman is accused of assaulting her husband. Both suspects have been arrested and both cases are under investigation.

UNPol, PNTL and the ISF are working together to provide security to the people of Timor-Leste. The UNPol Election Security Plan is currently in Phase Four, the post-polling phase. UNPol, PNTL and Formed Police Units remain deployed and are on stand-by for any post-polling clashes or victory processions. The International Stabilisation Forces are also on stand-by, ready to be deployed on request.

The police would also like to remind the people of Timor-Leste that they require valid driving licenses before they are allowed to drive on the roads. All vehicles should also display valid license plates. These measures are in place to help ensure road safety.

The Police advise to avoid traveling during the night to the most affected areas. Report any suspicious activities and avoid traveling the areas affected by disturbances. Call 112 or 7230365 to contact the police 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

This has been a daily broadcast of the UN Police in Timor-Leste, for the people of Timor-Leste.