During the launching of Gulf Provincial Police Festive Operations, the Gulf Provincial Administration pledged to support the Gulf police in their endeavors in ensuring the safety and security of the people.
Gulf Provincial Administrator, Mr. Emmanuel Xavier, when giving his welcome speech thanked the Gulf PPC, Lemb for the initiative, stating that it is a duty on the annual calendar to prepare for the operations and take responsibility of the season in a special way to make sure that peace and good will in the spirit of Christmas is maintained.
“I thank you all police personnel from the Gulf Provincial Police Headquarters in Kerema and Kikori, who are always ready and available.”
He added that PNG is a tough country and the people of Gulf tend to be really tough and one challenge the police will be looking to address extensively is alcohol abuse.
Xavier stressed that the operations must be done within time and cost, thus the Provincial Administration has set up a liquor ban in the province to deter petty crimes.
“The liquor ban is to ensure that the special gift of peace that we look forward to every Christmas is valued, honoured and kept and must be the reason for us to respect each other.”