Two police officers were among three other individuals busted by police in major drug operation in Port Moresby city yesterday. According to a police statement released today, a senior police officer and a police constable were among three civilians who were arrested in a major drug bust in a hotel room. National Captial District (NCD) Metropolitain Supervenient, Warrick Simatab, confirmed that the senior police officer is Inspector Potol Husein and the junior officer is Constable Emmanuel Somon. The three civilians were Japheth Warus, Rick Posing, and Cathleen Tau. He said they were apprehended in the hotel room where they were found consuming illicit substances, appearing to be under the influence, and were in possession of drug implements. The police forensic team, who attended the crime scene, has since confirmed the illicit substance to be Methamphetamine. "I want to expressed profound gratitude to the public for their crucial tip-off that led to these significant arrests," said Mr. Simatab. "This operation is a direct result of the excellent intelligence work by my police team, and it underscores the effectiveness of the smart, intelligent, and proactive policing that the NCD police command is diligently focusing on. We appeal to the public to continue to support the police with vital information; your partnership is instrumental in combating criminal activities within our communities." Met. Supt. Simatab while addressing the severe nature of police involvement, issued a strong warning to those police officers who act as criminals in disguise in police uniform. He said if the officers choose to act like criminals, the police will treat them like other criminals. Simatab also confirmed that Inspector Husein and Constable Somon will be terminated from the police force and will face court proceedings as civilians. Their police status will be stripped off and they will be treated as civilians. He further added that Husein also has outstanding police disciplinary issues, summary and criminal allegations. "The RPNGC is unwavering in its commitment to addressing law and order challenges and is working tirelessly to win back and maintain public trust. We are actively separating the bad apples from the good," the Metropolitan Superintendent emphasized. "Incidents like this, while deeply regrettable, demonstrate our absolute resolve to clean our own ranks and hold every individual, regardless of their position, accountable under the full extent of the law." All five suspects are currently detained at Boroko cells and will be processed and appear in court soon to face charges related to the possession and consumption of Methamphetamine,” Simatab said.