Speculations of a spill- over of OBT or Operation Brukim Tulait in Madang from Lae are yet to be confirmed, according to the Provincial Police Chief, Superintendent Robert Baim.
When Bobby Tonny left Lae in March to take up work in Australia through the Lae Labour Mobility Program, he carried with him more than the hope of earning an income.
The physical assault of a teacher in the nation's capital last week - a video of which went viral on social media, has been met with strong condemnation.
Parliament resumes at 2pm today with a lengthy government business agenda covering election laws, infrastructure, Bougainville, public sector reform and a number of government reports.
Lae Metropolitan Police Commander Chief Superintendent Chris Kunyanban has issued a strong warning to Operation Brukim Tulait, or OBT, gangs, saying police will continue targeted operations to identify and arrest those behind the crimes.
Papua New Guinea’s gun amnesty is about more than collecting illegal firearms, with Police Minister Sir John Pundari saying the programme is a national effort to reduce violence and make communities safer.
Police Minister Sir John Pundari says officers must stay true to the oath they took to serve the people and the country and must not allow political interests to influence their work.
A new training for magistrates, clerks and peace officers is underway in Arawa as Bougainville prepares to bring its Community Court system into operation.