The police have expressed satisfaction with their operation plans before, during and after the National Assembly election which took place over the weekend.

However the police have expressed concern over certain incidents that took place especially on Saturday and Sunday.

On the main polling day on Saturday the police had to intervene in cases where alcohol were being sold to the public. It is to be recalled that a ban had been imposed on the sale of alcohol from 11pm on Friday September 9 to 8.30am on Sunday September 11 on Mahé, Praslin and La Digue.

The police said help was requested to ensure order in some areas of Plaisance, Les Mamelles, Anse Aux Pins, Union Vale, English River and Roche Caiman well after voting process was over.

On Sunday the police received reports of disturbances and nuisance in the community such as loud music whereby the police responded and the situation was contained.

The police said one of the major challenges remain the consumption of alcohol in abundance as well as disrespect to traffic laws and road traffic regulations.

As for accidents, a man sitting on the window of a private bus fell off at Beau Vallon but fortunately there were no serious injuries.

At Anse Aux Pins in the vicinity of the former Reef Hotel a car collided against an electric pole with two ladies sitting on car windows falling down. One of them was admitted to hospital.

A vehicle collision was reported at Anse à la Mouche resulting in one admission. Other minor accidents were also recorded.

Confrontations broke out on the main road in the vicinity of the English River community centre between supporters of the two main political parties – the Linyon Demokratik Seselwa and Parti Lepep. The police intervened to restore peace and order. No serious injuries were recorded.

The police also revealed that tuna crackers (petar ton) were detonated in some districts, with one person receiving severe injuries to the hand at Cascade.

In view of more celebrations to continue over the coming weekend, the police are appealing for all parties concerned to behave responsibly, not to act in any manner likely to cause breach of peace, show more self-respect, respect to one another and respect to the law in general.

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