The combined disciplinary forces in Lae, Morobe Province, were commended and thanked by the Lae MP, for maintaining the peace in the city, amidst threats of looting, following on from the mass chaos and looting of major shopping centers in the National Capital District recently. This from the Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso via his social media. “I would like to take this time to say thank you to our disciplined forces in Lae. You are true examples of disciplined forces.” "HOLD YOUR HEADS HIGH." “You have performed by the oath you swore and set an example for everyone in PNG to be disciplined and be conscious about their actions. It showed Lae is united with a focus on developing a safer city.” He said the combined disciplinary forces set an example of what a disciplined force is all about through your actions yesterday, through to today. “You upheld the oath you officers took as a shining example in the face of adversity. As an ex- blue blood I'm a proud member for Lae seeing the discipline and respect shown by our disciplinary forces.” “Let’s not forget our Security Companies, who provided information to their clients, assisted in blockading and worked with RPNGC, CIS and PNGDF personnel.” He also thanked the ACP Northern Command Peter Guinness, Acting Metropolitan Superintendent James Luan, PPC Morobe Jacob Singura, PNGDF Igam Area Commander Alexson Hannema and Buimo CIS Commander Chief Superintendent Michael Wundiaand for their hardworking officers. “I would also like to commend our community leaders and our law abiding citizens and youths for your support in ensuring that the issue didn't get out of control.” “I and the law-abiding citizens and taxpayers of Lae say thank you from the bottom of our hearts.” The DPM also extended his sincere apologies to all the business houses, companies and law-abiding citizens for the inconveniences caused. “I would like to also commend the hard-working Police, CIS and PNGDF personnel in other centres and towns, you have stood tall.” “I express my sincere apologies to our law-abiding citizens in NCD including business houses for the damages done yesterday. The Marape-Rosso government will look at how we will assist our business houses and regain their confidence.”’ He also condemned the actions of looters and opportunists in Port Moresby and provided that they will relook the vagrancy Act. “To the hooligans and opportunists who tried to loot shops and riot this morning, we the people of Lae won't tolerate your illegal behavior. We will deal with you accordingly.” “Opportunists in Lae who took part in the unrest have been identified by police and you will be removed from Lae.” “Lae City doesn't tolerate illegal behavior and that is a warning to those who try to disrupt peace and good order in the city.” "For the issues raised, I would like to assure you that I am working with the Prime Minister James Marape and other relevant authorities to rectify the issues which was something that should never have happened." Rosso said they will remain on and in and around the city to ensure a better and safer Lae City, for everyone.