Private Shaun Dwyer from the 1st Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment based in Townsville conducts a patrol with a Royal Solomon Islands Police Officer in Honiara Markets in the Solomon Islands.

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In light of the fatal attack on an Australian Federal Police officer, the Australian Defence Force has deployed a rapid response capability to demonstrate its ability to deploy at short notice.
The rapid deployment group is based on an infantry company of approximately 100 personnel from 3 Brigade in Townsville and will reinforce the military component of the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI).

The strengthened military presence will support police in carrying out their work to complete the restoration of law and order in the Solomon Islands.