14 suspects apprehended in Six Mile operation
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At a glance
- Fourteen suspects were arrested in the Six Mile area of Port Moresby as part of Operation Sentinel High Visibility.
- Police units from Hohola, Waigani, and Boroko stations coordinated the rapid response.
- The operation aims to increase police visibility, deter crime, and improve public confidence in policing.
Police in Port Moresby have apprehended 14 suspects following a swift response under Operation Sentinel High Visibility in the Six Mile area. The arrests were made by coordinated police units from Hohola, Waigani, and Boroko stations.
Metropolitan Superintendent Warrick Simatab stated that the arrests highlight the importance of a visible and responsive police presence. Operation Sentinel High Visibility is designed to increase visibility and deter criminal activity across the capital.
Simatab emphasized that police will continue deploying units to areas needing increased presence. The operation also underscores the effectiveness of coordinated responses, with specialist and operational units working together to secure areas and apprehend suspects.
The 14 suspects remain in custody while police investigate the circumstances and determine appropriate charges. Authorities are urging the public to cooperate and provide information to assist in maintaining public safety as high-visibility operations continue across Port Moresby.
The arrests demonstrated the importance of maintaining a highly visible and responsive police presence.
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