The police in Solomon Islands have arrested more than 60 people involved in a logging dispute in Western Province.
The Island Sun newspaper reported those arrested had gone armed with basic weapons to Vasara logging camp in Rendova and demanded the foreign logging firm, Oceanic Trading, leave the area within seven days.
The Gizo police said camp security guards were injured during the disturbance and logging equipment was damaged.
Police Commissioner Mathew Varley said police earlier tried to calm the situation by deploying officers to the area.
The arrested men are in custody at the Gizo police station after being transported there by police patrol boat.
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Source:
Radio New Zealand