Solomon Islands Police in Choiseul Province are investigating two deaths of Asians

Police in Choiseul Province are investigating a death incident involving two Asians employed by a foreign logging company operating in Legavana Camp, South Choiseul on 25 January 2018.

Supervising Police Provincial Coordinator (PC), Sergeant Robert Satini says, “Police officers in Choiseul Province received the report and it was alleged that the five (5) Asians, after eating what described as bush cabbage became ill.”

“They were transported to Posarae medical health centre in Choiseul Province and sadly two of them passed away and the other three are currently in a critical condition,” adds Acting PC Satini.

“Police officers are now investigating the matter and I appeal to those who have any information regarding the incident to come forward to assist Police in their investigation.”