Police get reinforcement

DILI, East Timor: East Timor Police will soon be reinforced by some 150 members of the Mobile Brigade who will take over jobs now being carried out by Army members.

East Timor Military Chief Col. Syahnakri said the police officers will be stationed in 13 regencies covering 63 districts and 442 villages in the province.

"They are replacing soldiers in overseeing the province's security," he said. "They will be briefed about the local culture before they begin their task." (yac/rms)