Two men were apprehended at Malaoro Market this morning alleged to be in passion of 5kg of drugs.
The two aged 23 and 34 from Northern Province were detained by police who acted on a tip-off by informants.
Police say the men are now detained at the Boroko cells and will be charged with drug possession and intent to sell.
Meanwhile, in an unrelated incident another man was also picked up near the Port Moresby General Hospital area at lunch time today with 2kg of Marijuana.
The man 29 also from Northern Province is now detained at the Boroko cells.
Charges have yet to be laid on the man as he is also alleged to be linked to a robbery that took place last year.