Lae Police have received threats from criminal elements and supporters from West Taraka of those who have been arrested, charged or killed.
Lae police boss, Anthony Wagambie Jnr says some members of the public and those travelling in and out of West Taraka have been harassed but these are only a few incidents.
“Generally West Taraka is now losing its bad reputation as the Wild West of Lae City,” says Wagambie.
Wagambie says police will not be shaken by these threats from a very small minority.
“I am issuing my warning to these individuals, you better not try it, because I assure you, you try it and you will get it.”
He adds that police are on high alert and will investigate where these threats came from and those individuals when caught will be dealt with.
“We will come to where you are staying or living. We won't wait for you, we will come for you. So stop it now while you have the chance.”
Wagambie say there are some big people in the community, assisting suspects who were injured in the shoot-out at West Taraka on the mountain tops.
“We will also find you as well. You will be arrested and charged. Let us be leaders and not entertain crime and criminals.”