Deputy Operations Commander at the Lae Metropolitan Command, Nacca Paul, said while celebrations were hosted at various locations around the city, police noted a significant change in mindset. In the past, intoxicated individuals would cause unnecessary disturbances at public events. This year, there were barely any alcohol-related disruptions in the city.
“We did celebrate a successful 48th independence for Lae city,” Paul, who was in charge of independence operations, stated.