Police Minister, Jelta Wong, says major police emphasis has been given to major centres like Port Moresby due to their status, as well as the upcoming APEC preparations.
He said being the capital there are major crimes whilst the population continues to increase due to migration into the city.
He said this when asked Nuku MP, Joe Sungi, asked why there was a high concentration of police in Port Moresby with most policing built in the city.
He also asked if the Police hierarchy had a structure and manpower ceiling in place and the budget to back it.
Minister Wong said Port Moresby being the capital and APEC 2018 host would obviously need significant police presence to cater for the growing population, mainly through migration.
He added the police structure and budget was being worked on and will be soon made available to be presented.
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