UNMIT - Security Situation - Wednesday 10 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 five incidents, including a report of a stabbing in Tasi Tolu. The victim sustained an injury to his right shoulder, and has identified the suspect to police, who are investigating the incident.

Dili remained calm on Tuesday. One person was arrested in relation to a rock throwing incident.

On Tuesday in Ainaro, a PNTL officer discovered an unexploded grenade near his house whilst working in a field. The area was cordoned off, and the grenade has been recovered.

On Tuesday in Bobonaro, the PNTL handed over two suspects in their custody to the Indonesian authorities. The suspects are wanted in connection with several criminal cases in West Timor.

On Tuesday in Maumeta, Liquica, a 47-year-old man set on fire two bales of clothing at the market after the owner of the clothes refused to pay him protection money. Police arrested the man, who was found to be in possession of a knife and a sling-shot.

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.