Beer is sold out

KNI A/S confirms that beer is sold out in Qaanaaq, but there is still wine for sale.

- Yes, beer is sold out in Qaanaaq. I understand that there is still wine in the store, writes Juliane Henningsen Heilmann, Head of Communications at KNI A/S to Sermitsiaq.

The possibility of flying beer to Qaanaaq is being investigated.

- We are investigating the possibility of sending beer by plane, but I would like to announce that food and other important items are given high priority, writes Juliane H. Heilmann, adding:

- Depending on how much space is left on the plane, they will get goods such as yogurt, cold cuts and linseed, says Juliane Henningsen Heilmann.

Pilersuisoq in Qaanaaq states that 58 pallets of beer were delivered last year.

Juliane Henningsen Heilmann also says that Pilersuisoq is working to have enough goods for the whole year.

- Planning is being done for the future, and efforts are being made to deliver enough goods for the whole year, writes Juliane Henningsen Heilmann.

This is the first time this year that Malik Arctica will call at Qaanaaq on June 2, according to the Royal Arctic Line website.

Influence on police work in Qaanaaq

The police in Qaanaaq have found that fewer alcohol-related cases have arisen because people cannot buy beer at Pilersuisoq in Qaanaaq. This gives them the opportunity to focus on other things, the police say.

- We have noticed a drastic decrease in the number of alcohol-related cases, writes Julie Elmelund, communications officer at the Greenland Police.

The police also say that Qaanaaq is a peaceful town, but it can be busy for the police at times.

In Qaanaaq, weekends are marked by housebreaking and sexual crimes, writes Julie Elmelund.