Drunkard SSD cop in the soup
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Drunkard SSD cop in the soup
PORT MORESBY: A drunkard policeman who left his uniform, several
rounds of ammunition and gun in a taxi last week will be dealt with by the Special
Services Division (SSD) executive.
Police Comm David Manning said he was aware of the
incident and that he was in close contact with the SSD executives.
“We are working together to find out what happened and
it is a concern as to how an officer would leave his firearm and ammunition in
a taxi,” he added.
The news break was published by The National:
Manning: Cop will be dealt with
December 13,
2021The NationalMain Stories
By MIRIAM
ZARRIGA
A
POLICEMAN who left his uniform, several rounds of ammunition and gun in a taxi
last week will be dealt with by the special services division (SSD) executive.
The policeman, part of the SSD, was alleged to have been drunk when he left his
belongings in the taxi.
Police Commissioner David Manning told The National that he
was aware of the incident and he was in close contact with the executives of
the division.
“We are working together to find out what happened and it is a concern as to
how an officer would leave his firearm and ammunition in a taxi,” Comm Manning
said.
“Once we know what happened, the officer will be dealt with administratively.”
According to the Comfort Taxi Facebook page, the constable left his bag in the
taxi after a night out.
“Last night (Friday), a drunken constable in civilian clothing was picked up by
one of our drivers and asked to be dropped off at McGregor Barracks at around
11pm,” the post said.
“Upon arrival, the customer had an argument with our driver.
“The driver sensed that he didn’t have the taxi fare so he hasted out before
another unexpected commotion unfolded.
“Before he knocked off, he saw a bag at the backseat of his taxi and realised
that a rifle magazine fully loaded with live ammunition believed to be from an
M16 and a pair of police-issued uniforms together with other valuable items.
“If you (are) the owner of these items reading our post here, we kindly urge
you to come over to Comfort Taxi Base at Kennedy Estate for retrieval.”
The post garnered many comments, with the incident reaching the SSD executive
team and the Office of the Commissioner of Police.
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