The Highlands police command has split into two. It's official now.
The huge area has been split into Highlands Western Regional Command and Highlands Eastern Regional Command.
Western command will be based in Mendi, to cater for Hela, Southern Highlands and Enga provinces.
The Eastern end will be headquartered in Mount Hagen and will look after Western Highlands, Jiwaka and Chimbu provinces while Eastern Highlands comes under Momase.
The commanders are Assistant Commissioner of Police Teddy Tei for the Western Command and his counterpart Nema Mondiai will control the Eastern End.
The hand over take over was done yesterday during a police parade at Kimininga police barracks in Mount Hagen.
Commissioner of Police Gari Baki reviewed a police parade before making the official announcement and signing of the instruments.
These changes in the Constabulary were necessary due to the increased population and difficulties in managing police services in seven provinces, which was by far the biggest command.