Thirteen suspects were arrested and charged for being in possession of an offensive weapon, an industrial catapult made from steel capable of projecting metal ballistic arrows, and police uniforms (field gear) at Koare village in the Southern Highlands Province last week.
Deputy Commissioner and Chief of Police Operations Mr Anton Billie confirmed that one female was among the 12 male suspects involved in the incident.
He said the police reports confirmed that the suspects were travelling in a Toyota Land Cruiser, Trooper, white in color bearing registration number BEJ 331 when arrested.
Members of the Quick Response Force (QRF) for the 2022 National General Election Joint Security Task Force stopped and searched the vehicle and its passengers and discovered the weapon and the field gears.
Mr Billie said the uniforms are believed to have been issued to a police officer who is based at the Waigani Police Station in the National Capital district.
The police officer will be brought in for questioning Mr Billie said.