Gulf police arrested nine people after finding seven bags holding 125.6 kg of marijuana at Kikori on 13 July 2025. Police said the load came from the Southern Highlands and was to be taken by dinghy and road towards Daru and then Australia through Saibai, Cairns and Townsville. The provincial commander also said a Malalaua court had jailed a man for 40 years for 5 kg under the amended Dangerous Drugs Act.[1]
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- Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary — Nine suspects arrested for seven bags of marijuana, says PPC Gulf (17 July 2025)13 July 2025; 125.6 kg; nine arrests; route via Daru and Saibai; 40-year Malalaua sentence
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