Police trace marijuana smuggled through Port Moresby airport
Police reported arresting a couple and a taxi driver from Hela with 13 kg of marijuana that had arrived from the Highlands, and finding about 10 kg left unattended after a flight from Tapini. They were also investigating more than eight bags that arrived on an Air Sanga flight in May and disappeared from the terminal with the help of airport and police officers.
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Police reported arresting a couple and a taxi driver from Hela with 13 kg of marijuana that had arrived from the Highlands, and finding about 10 kg left unattended after a flight from Tapini. They were also investigating more than eight bags that arrived on an Air Sanga flight in May and disappeared from the terminal with the help of airport and police officers. The deputy commissioner said some officers were involved and that airline, customs and security agencies needed to work together.[1]
Sources
- Marijuana freely transported from airline companies under investigation (20 June 2025). Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary. 19 June 2025; 13 kg Hela; 10 kg Tapini; 5 May Air Sanga flight; National Airports Corporation and Seven Mile officers.