Pacific / Solomon Islands

Pirates rob Asian businessmen in Solomon Islands

14:13 pm on 23 January 2019

Four people are being questioned in Solomon Islands after a robbery at sea over the weekend.

Photo: RNZ/Koroi Hawkins

Police said two Asian businessmen were travelling by boat from Ngella to Guadalcanal on Sunday when they were attacked by three men.

The robbers made off with almost $US40,000 in cash.

The police have warned people not to transport large amounts of money without proper security.

They're appealing to seafarers to come forward if they have information about the incident.