Piracy attack

Men in piracy attack appear in court

From Tatana village; Peter Kavea, Bobby Rarua, Boge Madaha Kevau, Leka Alex Rabia, Tatana Kapia and Nolan Lawrence William went before Magistrate John Kaumi today where their charges were read and explained to them.

The case was adjourned to Nov 22 while police continue their investigations into the incident.

Police will now have three months to produce a hand-up brief to the court and the accused, before the accused’s lawyer can file submissions in response to the investigation files. This has been the practice of the Committal Court process.

Men in piracy attack to appear in court

One of the accused, Peter Kavea of Tatana village briefly appeared at the Bomana District Court sitting today. He is remanded at Bomana while his other five friends are being held at the Waigani Police station cells

He will return to court at Waigani tomorrow together with his other four co-accused; Bobby Rarua, Boge Madaha Kevau, Leka Alex Rabia, Tatana Kapia and Nolan Lawrence William.

Three of the men surrendered themselves to police on Aug 23.