NCD police conduct roadblocks

Police have been conducting night road blocks and searches in different parts of the city since the beginning of this week.

Loop PNG caught up with some police officers who were doing their routine checks at Six Mile- Five Mile roundabout and the new road leading to Erima last night.

Officers at the scene said, they have been searching every passing vehicle since the beginning of this week.

These road blocks and vehicle checks will continue up until the FIFA games next month.

NCDC Metropolitan Superintendent Ben Turi confirmed that vehicles will be checked on their vehicle registration and or if drivers are under the influence of alcohol, as well as the validation of their driving licenses.

Moving vehicles are advised to stop at these check points for the police to give a quick run-down check off their vehicles before they can pass.

Duty officers have caught some drivers without licenses and expired vehicle registration but overall the checks have been running smoothly through the week.

Others have been trying to avoid police and taking short cuts and street roads, however, officers say the law is bound to catch up with them soon and the police will deal with them when the time comes.

Author: 
Annette Kora