CIVILIANS IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM, AMMO, POLICE AND PNGDF UNIFORMS

A man in possession of a factory-made magnum pistol and eight others who were in possession of Police Mobile Squad and PNGDF uniforms were arrested in Jiwaka and are now detained in the police cell to be charged accordingly.

Jiwaka Provincial Police Commander Chief Inspector Laimo Asi confirmed that the man who had the pistol also had five live ammunition in his possession. He said the successful arrest was the result of a mini operation that his officers conducted after reports of continuous armed robbery in the province.

He said the successful operation led to the police officers apprehending the eight men who had the security force uniforms in their vehicle, which they stopped and searched at Kabang Road in Banz town. He said the vehicle, a five-door, was their vehicle of interest that they were monitoring until they stopped, and upon searching it, they saw the police and PNGDF uniforms inside.

“While they were dealing with those who were in the vehicle, the other group of police officers stopped another vehicle, searched it, and found the pistol and the ammunition inside. The driver was also escorted to the police station and was detained. This is a well-coordinated, intel-driven operation that my police officers conducted.

I am also happy with the community for providing information that led to the arrest of the nine people,” PPC Asi said.

He further added that in the period of two months, there were two major armed robberies reported in the province, and the police officers are working to gather information on who is behind all these.

PPC Asi said the criminals have no place in society when the police and the community are working together. He said their days are numbered.

He further called on those who are involved in criminal activities to stop and do something useful that will not lead them to problems.