Police in Manus have arrested a suspect believed to be involved in a string of holdups at Lorengau town.
Provincial police commander, David Yapu, said his officers conducted a dawn raid during New Year and apprehended the suspect at Palo’s Hill at ward 5.
The suspect is of Manus and New Ireland heritage.
He was recently involved in a robbery at City Pharmacy.
The suspect is in custody and will be dealt with by Criminal Investigation Division members.