Students visit Marine Police
By James Kon

Sixteen police cadets from St Andrew's School paid an educational visit to the Marine Police headquarters near Muara Port yesterday afternoon.

The students, led by their teacher Mr Chong, were welcomed by Inspector Hasman bin Haji Sulaiman, Patrol I/Investigation Officer of Marine Police, who later briefed them on the role of the Marine Police in safeguarding the country's sovereignty.

Inspector Hasman explained that Marine Police's role is different from that of police on land. Apart from patrolling Brunei's waters, they also offer assistance to the Royal Customs and Excise, Immigration Department, Fisheries Department, and Forestry Department.

Most of the cases the Marine Police have handled are smugglings of alcohol and cigarettes and illegal fishing by foreigners in Brunei's waters, he said.

He added that the department is in the process of expanding its premises, and new buildings are currently under construction.

Following the briefing, the students toured around the headquarters, taking a closer look at the operation room as well as diving gears used for search-and-rescue unit.

Capping off the visit, the students boarded two Marine Police patrol boats and were taken on a short ride.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin