Mayor in PNG arrested with gun and cash near election recount
Papua New Guinea police Photo: RNZ / Johnny Blades Kennedy Kiak's arrest took place in the Chimbu capital Kundiawa where a recount of votes for the 2017 election in Enga's Kandep district is underway. EMTV reported that Kiak had been charged for possession of an unlicensed firearm, resisting arrest and assaulting police. Police say that when apprehended he was in posession of $US22,000. The Police acting Eastern End Commander, Joseph Tondop, warned people not to attempt to disturb the work of the Electoral Commission. "We will take whatever action that is necessary to deal with anyone who ta...
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