Madang Provincial Police Commander Acting Superintendent Mazuc Rubiang said five had escaped, but one was caught by officers on duty. The rest are still at large.
PPC Rubiang said all four were awaiting court appearances when they absconded. Allan Amadi and Junior Polis were charged for armed robbery and other serious crimes in Madang, while Bill Sinou and Peter Koi were charged for being in possession of a huge amount of marijuana. Lucas Paul, who was caught and put back in jail, was also awaiting court. He was arrested for smuggling a huge quantity of marijuana.
