The Madang Town authority has called on the government to create more employment for youths.
Town mayor, Peter Yalsy said youths when employed would keep them busy and out of trouble.
He was responding to the increasing law and order issues in the province.
Yalsy said in other centres where there are factories, farms, poultries, and big companies operating there is less trouble because the people are busy working to earn their living.
He said in Madang, there are many companies but they are not recruiting many young people to work that is why youths are roaming the streets and involving themselves in unlawful activities.
Yalsy said the sales of cheap alcohol are the cause of many law and order problems and the police manpower is insufficient to patrol all parts of the province.
Meantime, he praised police officers for working hard to ensure that Christmas was celebrated peacefully and hopes this is maintained leading up to the new year.