In reply to Mr. Hannon (Conservative) who asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies in the House of Commons this afternoon if he would communicate to the House the details of the act of brigandage in Palestine which took place on Sunday night, the 22nd. March, between Jerusalem and Haifa, and what measures were being taken to prevent a recurrence of crimes of this character. Dr. Drummond Shiels replied that 23 persons and 8 cars were hold up three kilomatres south of Haifa on March 23rd. by three armed brigands. The victims were stoned. They reported that they were robbed of clothes and watches to the value of £500, and one passenger was shot and slightly injured. The police were informed and immediately went in pursuit. The three brigands were arrested on March 25th.
The police patrol, Dr. Shiels added, has been strengthened with a view to preventing a recurrence of such attacks.
In reply to another question by Mr. Hannon whether he was quite satisfied that the police organisation in Palestine is sufficient to meet the requirements of the place, Dr. Shiels said:
Yes, I think the police organisation in Palestine now is quite excellent.
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