Movies “Make

criminals”

Solomon Islands is having problems with its criminals and authorities blame theatres and books. They say the local bad eggs are applying to local con ditions the overseas criminal methods they learn from movies and books.

Solomon Islands Minister for Police and Justice, Swanson Konofilia, says that although increased crimes can be ex pected in free enterprise societies, his country needs a strong, organised, dedicated and disciplines police force.

Mr Konofilia says police offic ers must prevent crimes, protect lives and properties, apprehend offenders and keep law and order. But, in order for Solo mon Islands policemen and women to carry out their duties effectively anf efficiently, they must receive relevant training,

he said.

George Atkin in

Honiara.