UNPol Daily Security Briefing 26 November 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 is generally calm.
United Nations police officers working alongside their
Timorese counterparts, and assisted by the International Security Forces (ISF)
have completed a successful weapons recovery operation in the Dili district of
Bairo Pite. Acting upon intelligence, "Operation Weapons Sweep" began
last Wednesday and concluded on Saturday. An assortment of weapons ranging from
bows, arrows, machetes, sling shots, knives, spears and homemade guns were
recovered. Community officials also participated in the Operation by assisting
police in searching homes. All houses were searched with the written
authorization of their owners.
Today in Dili, police attended eleven incidents, including a
demonstration by over 300 students outside of the Government Palace Building.
The demonstration remained peaceful throughout. Police also arrested a man to
the east of Becora for possession of a rifle.
The victim of an attempted murder that took place on
Saturday in Fatuhada died yesterday in Dili hospital. Police have identified
and arrested a suspect.
On Sunday, three UNPol vehicles were damaged whilst police
were stopping a fight between two groups in Fatuhada. Five suspects were
arrested.
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.
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