Motorists in Port Moresby city can now commute through the 2 Mile Hill area after police conducted roadblocks at Murray Barracks and Badili to ensure the safety of commuters, both pedestrians and motorists.

The operation follows the incident over the weekend in which a group of men allegedly fired gunshots at a police unit before fleeing into the 2 Mile Hill settlement during the night. An eviction exercise was subsequently carried out by police yesterday that saw homes and properties destroyed.

Speaking to PNG HAUSBUNG, a police officer on the ground said that all official information and updates regarding the situation will be provided by the Badili Police Station Commander (PSC) during a briefing scheduled for the afternoon.

Meanwhile, the road from Murray Barracks through 2 Mile Hill to Badili has been cleared and is currently quiet.

However, members of the public are advised to exercise caution when commuting through the area.