This stern warning comes from NCD Governor Powes Parkop, with the support of Moresby North-East Member John Kaupa.
Kaupa is taking a lead on this in his electorate.
A step towards this is having a stakeholders meeting with everyone involved in betelnut vending.
“In our discussion, we’ll be having a meeting to brainstorm, so nobody feels left out,” he said.
He acknowledged that putting a total ban on betelnut would be difficult because of its cultural significance.
