Tag: PNG crime
‘Sleepless nights’ admits PNG’s security minister over stretched police
By Miriam Zarriga in Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea's Internal Security Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jr says the Royal PNG Constabulary is "stretched" with only 5000...
PNG’s warlords ‘dangerous’ and ‘outgun police’, warns Tomuriesa
The National in Port Moresby
Warlords and armed bandits pose a threat to Papua New Guinea's national security and must be destroyed, says Deputy Opposition...
Fight against crime in PNG’s Oro gains momentum – 22 suspects...
By Miriam Zarriga in Port Moresby
Since the start of Papua New Guinea's Operation Stabilising Oro last month, 22 rape, murder and armed robbery suspects...
PNG police warn of crackdown on lawbreakers during festive period
By Miriam Zarriga in Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea lawbreakers who disrupt public order and ruin other people’s festive season will be arrested, charged and...
PNG fugitive Tommy Baker’s prison rescue bids fail – but another...
By Marjorie Finkeo in Port Moresby
Two attempts by Papua New Guinea’s most wanted man, Tommy Baker, to rescue 11 members of his notorious gang...