suspects arrested

The container, containing fake products with an estimated value of over K34,000, was intercepted on the night of Thursday, March 16^th, and unloaded at the Panamex site on Friday, March 17^th.

The two foreign executives of Golden Apple Trading were brought in to the Customs office for questioning yesterday morning, taken to their warehouse at Golden Centre, then brought in for processing at the Top Town police station, accompanied by their lawyer.

This followed the damage of properties and unlawful wounding when National Alliance party supporters attacked supporters of Namatanai Open’s third runner-up on Tuesday, July 26^th, at Pire Village after the peaceful declaration of the Namatanai Open seat.

The suspects were arrested for offences ranging from intimidation, fighting, causing grievous bodily harm (GBH), stealing, violence, arson and wilful damage of properties, including the damage of four boats.

The police unit pursued the gang and arrested three suspects at the Erima settlement. No casualties or fatalities were reported.

Police reported that a fishing gun was used on him at Ahus Island on the night of Tuesday, October 26^th.

Provincial Police Commander, chief inspector David Yapu, said the suspects were drunk with homebrew when they attacked the victim and chased his family out of the house.

“The situation got out of hand and police responded to the incident,” stated PPC Yapu.

“Two prime suspects were arrested and transported by police boat to Lorengau Police Station.