Apart from drunken youths disturbing communities, police in most provinces were out in full force during the Independence weekend to ensure everyone celebrated Independence peacefully.
Provincial Police Commander for New Ireland, John Midi, said he was grateful to the local communities in the province for ensuring that the youths were kept in line with traditional values.
“Thus, celebrating the country’s independence peacefully.”
Similar reports came from the Manus PPC, David Yapu.
