Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary

NCD COMMANDER CALLED TO PREPARE FOR EL NIÑO EFFECTS

​The Commander of the National Capital District and Central Province, Benjamin Turi, has called on police officers within his command to work closely with locals as the region enters a dry spell caused by El Niño. While addressing Central Province police officers at Kwikila Station in Rigo, Central Province, on Friday, Commander Turi warned that as the dry spell continues, many food crops will wither, leaving families hungry and potentially driving some to theft....

NCD COMMANDER CALLED TO PREPARE FOR EL NIÑO EFFECTS ​The Commander of the National Capital District and Central Province, Benjamin Turi, has called on police officers within his command to work closely with locals as the region enters a dry spell ca…

1 DEAD, 1 INJURED IN BOTCHED ROBBERY

ONE member of the criminal gangs was bashed up by the communities and died at the scene whilst another was critically injured following an attempted armed robbery and subsequent community retaliation at nine Mile, Lae Morobe province. At approximately late hours of yesterday and early hours of this morning, Sunday 20th June 2026, a group of youths believed to be members of the criminal gang known as “Operation Brukim Tulait” (OBT) allegedly forced entry into the residence of an SME youth identified as Jimmy (victim) and demanded cash from him....

1 DEAD, 1 INJURED IN BOTCHED ROBBERY ONE member of the criminal gangs was bashed up by the communities and died at the scene whilst another was critically injured following an attempted armed robbery and subsequent community retaliati…

Pundari: Evidence Will Now “Find You Out”

Minister for Police, Hon. Sir John Thomas Pundari, CMG, KBE, MP, today officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for the new National Forensic Laboratory at Gordons, describing the project as a major milestone in the modernisation of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) and a tangible outcome of the strong policing partnership between Papua New Guinea and Australia. Sir John acknowledged the presence of representatives from the Australian High Commission, the Australian Federal Police, and senior leadership of the RPNGC, noting that the mix of PNG and Australian officers "signifies the depth of cooperation" between the two nations....

Pundari: Evidence Will Now “Find You Out” Minister for Police, Hon. Sir John Thomas Pundari, CMG, KBE, MP, today officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for the new National Forensic Laboratory at Gordons, describing the project as a major …

COMMUNITY TO REMAIN CALM & LET LAW TAKE ITS COURSE: PPC ENGA

ENGA Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Chief Superintendent, Steven Harris has appealed to Makol and Makol Tap communities to remain clam and let the law take its course following three people were killed in Laiagam over the weekend. PPC Harris acknowledges the lives lost in the Laiagam killings over the past two days and is taking this matter with the utmost seriousness....

COMMUNITY TO REMAIN CALM & LET LAW TAKE ITS COURSE: PPC ENGA ENGA Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Chief Superintendent, Steven Harris has appealed to Makol and Makol Tap communities to remain clam and let the law take its course following three people wer…

20 CS OFFICERS ARRESTED AND CHARGED

Police have detained 20 Correctional Services (CS) personnel following a disorderly conduct incident overnight. The arrested CS personnel are being charged in relation to the illegal discharge of fi****ms, assault and making threats against other personnel and their families. The situation began with a confrontation at a CS barracks and moved to a residence in NCD where the arrests were made....

20 CS OFFICERS ARRESTED AND CHARGED Police have detained 20 Correctional Services (CS) personnel following a disorderly conduct incident overnight.  The arrested CS personnel are being charged in relation to the illegal discharg…

Wewak MP Surrenders Son Over Alleged Murder Case

Police in Wewak, East Sepik Province, are investigating the death of a man allegedly murdered in the early hours of Saturday. East Sepik Provincial Police Commander Superintendent Christopher Tamari confirmed that the deceased, identified as Richmond Aaron, was seriously wounded and rushed to Boram Provincial Hospital, where he later died on Sunday while seeking medical treatment. Following the death, relatives lodged a formal complaint at the police station, naming suspects involved in the attack....

Wewak MP Surrenders Son Over Alleged Murder Case Police in Wewak, East Sepik Province, are investigating the death of a man allegedly murdered in the early hours of Saturday. East Sepik Provincial Police Commander Superintendent Christopher Tamar…

COMMUNITY POLICING PROGRAM LAUNCHED FOR NINE MILE

​Community Policing is a core concept that the Commander for the National Capital District and Central Province, Assistant Commissioner Benjamin Turi, has heavily emphasized. He has mandated each police station within the command to establish these programs to engage with locals and fight crime within their respective areas of operation. Commander Turi expressed his satisfaction with the newly established Nine Mile Police Station, which officially launched its Community Policing (COMPOL) program today....

​COMMUNITY POLICING PROGRAM LAUNCHED FOR NINE MILE ​Community Policing is a core concept that the Commander for the National Capital District and Central Province, Assistant Commissioner Benjamin Turi, has heavily emphasized. He has mandated each p…