Illicit tobacco

The event was hosted by PNG Customs Service Acting Commissioner, Border Security and Regional Operations, Benjamin Sine, and Australian Department of Home Affairs Regional Director Pacific, James Watson.

The meeting was held on Tuesday 5 June in Port Moresby, and provided an opportunity to continue developing the already strong people-to-people links between the agencies.

The RPNGC is the only organisation that does joint patrol with its Australian partners along the borders in dealing with transnational crime issues.

Commissioner for Police, Gari Baki, upon signing a memorandum of agreement with smoke company, British American Tobacco, gave assurances that police will be dealing with the issue head on to curb this criminal activity.