A planned robbery outside of Westpac Bank at Waigani around midday yesterday was foiled by police in the National Capital District. One suspect was apprehended. Police had received information of suspicious-looking individuals in a white sedan frequenting the bank. A NCD Zone 3 Response Unit went to check the area. There was one suspect who was outside the vehicle. When he saw police approaching he attempted to run away when a member of the Zones Response Unit chased him down and apprehended him. He had a pistol and ammunition in his bag. Other members in the police vehicle gave chase to the white sedan which sped off. Other police units responded quickly by blocking off escape routes. Shots were fired at the Zones Response Unit and a Dog Unit by members of the armed criminals. The vehicle was abandoned by the gang at June Valley. Police chased them on foot but the suspects managed to get away. "I commend members of the public for contacting police and sharing information when seeing that there were suspicious people in the area," Commander NCD/Central, Anthony Wagambie Junior said. "I also commend the police units for their efforts in foiling the robbery and also for perseverance when being fired upon by the criminals. "I am warning those that plan to take part in crimes with violence that we are strategizing and soon the Metropolitan Superintendent and his Zones Commanders will clamp down on this." NBC News/PNGfacts Next : Date Set For Namah's Challenge On PM Marape's Election Comments are closed.
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