Arrest And Hand Them Over Says Crime Buster
By Azlan Othman

Bandar Seri Begawan - Arrest, detention and handing over of criminals to enforcement officers are some of the powers that members of the Village Neighbourhood Watch have in combating crime and anti-social activities that are increasing by the day.

Deputy Director of Criminal Investigation cum Chairman of the Village Neighbourhood Watch, Hj Abd Rahim B. Hj Md. Noor, while highlighting this at a meeting between the Village Neighbourhood Watch of STKRJ in Kg. Mata-Mata, Gadong and senior enforcement officials on Wednesday night added their role in crime prevention is welcomed.

The meeting was held at the house of Pg. Hj Mohamad, Chairman of the Neighbourhood Watch of the village.

Hj Abdul Rahim said the Village Neighbourhood Watch institution, established 15 years ago, continues to play an important role in the society to combat crime that could affect the security of town and villages.

He urged members to report criminal activities to enforcement officers and carry out night patrols that would help curb criminal activities.

The gathering was aimed at creating awareness to the villagers in combating crime.

Also present were Penghulu Mukim Gadong, village leader of Kg. Mata-Mata and members of the Village Neighbourhood Watch of STKRJ of Kg. Mata-Mata.

Six government enforcement agencies - Customs, Narcotics Control Bureau, Syariah, Land Transport Department, Labour, Immigration and police officers from Brunei Police District - were also present to exchange ideas.

The activity will be extended to other districts in an effort to create more awareness to the community. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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