Papua New Guinea prepares tough new law to curb public weapons and rising violence
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- Papua New Guinea is finalizing an Offensive Weapons Act that would impose severe penalties on people carrying lethal weapons in public.
- Police Minister Sir John Pundari announced the legislative plan in Parliament after concerns from Morobe Governor Rainbo Paita about widespread weapons use in towns and cities.
Papua New Guinea is finalizing a new Offensive Weapons Act aimed at imposing severe penalties on people who carry lethal weapons in public.
Police Minister Sir John Pundari announced the legislative move in Parliament after Morobe Provincial Governor Rainbo Paita raised urgent concerns about the widespread use of offensive weapons in towns and cities.
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