Preparation towards the festive police operations in Milne Bay Province has begun and is in order, as per advice from Milne Bay Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Peter Barkie.
The operation, Code-named Starlight will cover all four districts in the Province.
The PPC stated that an operation order will be released this Friday, giving the green light for the operation to commence.
Barkie added that Police in Milne Bay have a reservist system in place and should they need further men for the festive period operations, they have men at the ready to be deployed.
Superintendent Barkie thanked the Provincial and District government for assisting in funding the police force.
He further thanked the people of Milne Bay for taking responsibility and helping to keep law and order during festive seasons.