Port Moresby Police Dog Unit and Fox units were able to block off and apprehend five suspects at around 10.30am this morning, while they were in the process of robbing a mini Supermarket at Tokarara. The suspects had held up and stold a sedan from a man along Hohola tank, before driving it to Tokarara to carryout the robbery. The suspects in the stolen motor vehicle drove into the car park, pretending to be genuine shoppers. The suspects then went into the shop and pulled out weapons, to rob the shop and customers. Security guards and staff inside were alert and fought off the criminals. While this was happening, police were informed. In a matter of less than three to five minutes, a Dog unit and Fox 205, who were patrolling within Tokarara-Hohola area, arrived at the scene and blocked the gate of the premises.
Five suspects were apprehended, while two managed to escape. Additional units were quick to respond to the scene. The stolen motor vehicle was recovered outside the shop as well as a home made gun with live ammuniton. No gun shots were fired during the ordeal from police or the gang. The suspects have since been taken to Boroko Police Station where they have been detained and are being processed by NCD CID Arm Robbery Squad. Police Media Next : China, PNG Fast-Tracking Free Trade Agreement Comments are closed.
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