The Police Traffic Division has received ten brand new motorbikes, as part of an ongoing fleet replacement program by the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC). Police Transport Director Chris Smith confirmed in a statement issued today, Monday August 19th, that the initiative aims to phase out aging vehicles and eliminate the need for hired ones. “Our main focus is on the special divisions of the Constabulary and for this case, the Police Traffic Division,” said Smith. “We have given priority to the Police Traffic Division with the purchase of this first batch of ten bikes as part of our preparation for the upcoming visit of the Pope.” A second batch of ten motorbikes is expected to arrive next year. Additionally, 12 cyclists from the Traffic Division will undergo a week-long training with two Australian Federal Police officers. The training will focus on bike usage and VIP escort techniques in preparation for the papal visit.