Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that Montagne Longue Police Station covers an area of 12 km2 with some 18,000 inhabitants. Currently, it is staffed by 52 Police Officers of different ranks. I am further informed that Montagne Longue Police Station is classified as a Class C Station having an authorised strength of 37 Police Officers. However, with the development and expansion of commercial and residential areas in the region, the number of Police Officers posted to the station had gradually been increased. The personnel at Montagne Longue Police Station was increased from 45 in 2023 to 67 in 2024. The staffing position was rationalised this year. As from 03 July of this year, the number of officers was brought down to 52. Consequently, 14 Police Officers were transferred to other units based on the operation requirements of one officer required from the Police Force.

28 Notwithstanding the transfer of the 14 Police Officers, there is no shortage, according to the information I have, of personnel at the station which is adequately staffed, which is felt, and the present strength there is fully sufficient for effective policing. However, Montagne Longue Police Station is also supported by other units, such as the other units, the Emergency Response Service, the Field Intelligence, the Central Investigation Division, the Anti Drug Smuggling Unit and the Traffic Police.

The hon. Fourth Member for Port Louis North and Montagne Longue! OFFICIAL OVERSEAS MISSIONS (NOV 2024-JULY 2025) – MINISTERS & JUNIOR MINISTERS – DETAILS