POLICE in Papua New Guinea have issued a seven-day ultimatum for the return of more than 100 vehicles used during the 2018 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Leaders’ Summit which are currently with “unauthorised persons”. Commissioner David Manning yesterday warned the “unauthorised persons” to return the Government assets. “If the 102 vehicles are not returned, those found with the vehicles will be criminally charged,” he said. “We are aware that several of the vehicles have been taken out of the (National Capital District) and we know who has the vehicles. “We are closing in on each and every one of you.” Comm Manning said the constabulary was supporting efforts by the Finance Department to comply with the provisions of the Public Finance Management Act and other relevant laws.
“(We will) ensure that the assets purchased by the State are disposed of or allocated, consistent with the laws,” he said. “The constabulary has been party to a number of recoveries in the past and we will continue to be a partner in this recovery process. “We have committed to return all Apec vehicles by next Tuesday.” Finance Minister Sir John Pundari said the department had requested the police, Road Traffic Authority and the Motor Vehicle Insurance Ltd to recover the missing Apec vehicles. NCD Police Superintendent Administration Chris Tamari who heads the recovery task force team said those who failed to return the vehicles would be taken to court. “They will also be charged with misappropriating state property. “We will not hesitate to charge anyone, and we are serious.” Statement Next : Lockdown Nonsense : PNG Opposition Comments are closed.
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