Alleged drug run

Combined PNG, Australia police investigations on alleged drug run

It is alleged the pilot of a light aircraft attempted to collect drugs between 1pm and 2.30pm on 26 July. He was allegedly aided by a number of PNG persons. However, the aircraft is believed to have crashed whilst attempting to take-off from a remote airstrip at Papa Lea Lea, north of Port Moresby.

The aircraft was later found largely intact, but with significant damage.