A suspect who was a person of interest to police in Alotau for a while has finally been apprehended at the Makamaka LLG in Milne Bay Province while in possession of a military issued AR-15 rifle.
The suspect, for a long time, according to the Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Peter Barkie, has been associated with the notorious criminal Tommy Baker and his gang.
Supt. Barkie had advised that the suspect has been connected to other offences, but at this time could not divulge any information on the arrest as yet, pending a full brief from the Officer in charge.
Barkie said that the suspect has been very elusive, evading arrest and added that they needed solid evidence to arrest him and keep him in police custody.
The suspect is currently being detained at Alotau.
Pic courtesy: Supt: Peter Barkie