Police Raid Kiulap As Petty Crimes Go Up In The Area
By M K Anwar

Bandar Seri Begawan - Crime rate in the Kiulap commercial area saw an increase last year.

Police again disclosed this to the Bulletin during a raid on several parts of the Kiulap Commercial area.

The fast pace of growth in the Kiulap commercial area is seen as a major factor that is prompting some unwanted elements to operate there.

There have been reports of several crime committed in the area that have already resulted in several arrests.

These include burglary and theft crimes on offices and business premises located in the area. Money and office equipment have been stolen in the area.

The raid on the eve of the New Year was jointly held by the BSB Police and the Immigration Enforcement Section.

It must be highlighted that though the police are responsible for the security and safety of the area, cooperation and involvement of building and business owners must receive top priority in a joint effort to rid of any criminal elements.

"There is a need for a two-prong attack on these criminal elements, not only the police but also from those in the commercial areas," observers noted.

The police are doing all they can in patrolling the Kiulap commercial areas but then some of the buildings there are providing small `gaps' and `chances' for criminals to operate.

This can be seen in the lack of security guards to look after buildings after all the shops have closed.

Some business premises are also not properly secured in terms of installing iron grilles on their doors or windows.

The areas of the buildings must also be provided improved lightings on its roads and pathways.

Other commercial areas for example in Gadong have employed their own security guards that look after building security around the clock.

Building and business owners are urged to lend a hand in combating crime and not leave security concerns solely to the enforcement agencies.

It is imperative that they assist, after all a commercial area free from crime can attract more tenants and customers.

Though the raid did not yield any offender or criminals, it highlights the continuing effort by the BSB Police and other enforcement agencies to rid the area of criminal pests. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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