Manus Province has reported a quiet and peaceful Christmas.
Provincial Police Commander, Chief Inspector David Yapu, said his members on festive operations were out in full force to ensure people celebrated peacefully.
He said the additional manpower from the Southern Mobile Group from Port Moresby had beefed up his capacity to contain the situation in the province.
PPC Yapu thanked the general public for their behaviour, and hoped that they will continue in a similar manner during New Year celebrations.