PNG's Port Moresby Police Arrest And Charge 36 PMV Drivers And Crews Over Fare Increases

 Police in Papua New Guinea’s captial Port Moresby have arrested and charged 36 PMV drivers and crew members for allegedly breaking the law, as authorities move to address continued fare increases in Port Moresby.

Pic Caption. Prision Van transporting the alleged traffic offenders to Boroko to be detained in the police lockup. Their bail will be authorised by the bail authorities/Photo supplied

The arrests follow warnings from the Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) and National Capital District (NCD) Police against PMV operators who continue to raise fares. Police have warned that further action will be taken against those who disregard the law.

NCD and Central Province Police Commander Benjamin Turi thanked officers involved in the operation for their efforts in apprehending the alleged offenders.

Mr Turi said police would continue enforcing the law and warned that more drivers and crew members could be arrested if the alleged offences persisted.