Lae police, Superintendent Anthony Wagambie

Police in Lae are moving forward with their investigations into a failed robbery at the lae's airport, in which one of the suspects was shot dead by police.

The head of Lae police, Superintendent Anthony Wagambie says they received information from the community about plans by an armed group to break into Nadzab airport, which is around 40 kilometers outside of Lae.

He told John Papik that despite police being able to disturb the criminals and prevent the robbery, the majority are still on the run.