Christopher Tamari

As the year ends and with Maprik by-elections tentatively scheduled for February next year, Tamari says it is time they release the funds now so police can prepare for the by-election.

 “I concluded the Wewak operation fund with literally no funding, and I will not go into this election until and unless the government release the funds,” Tamari said.

He said in every election there are two separate budget - one for the Electoral Commission and one for the police that is given to Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary to coordinate.

According to the acting NCD Metropolitan Superintendent Commander, Christopher Tamari, the thieves had been following a Filipino man, who had just banked the day’s takings at Harbour City BSP.

According to reports, the thieves had miscalculated the timing of the man’s banking. They started tailing him after he had completed his bank runs.

The suspects then blocked him off at downtown, in front of the Steamships head office.