In Papua New Guinea – one of the poorest countries in the world – more than 280 luxury cars are missing after the first international summit history.
Three months after a major Asia-Pacific summit in November, the Pacific State police are looking for many vehicles specifically purchased for them. Dennis Corcoran, head of the department, today called on all unlawful owners to return the expensive cars immediately. „Anyone who has illegally appropriated state property is arrested and charged.“
„Do not know where exactly the cars are“
For the summit in the capital Port Moresby Papua New Guinea had ordered numerous new cars abroad. Among them were next to luxury SUVs of various manufacturers and 40 Maserati Quattroporte – a very eye-catching, four-door sedan of the Italian luxury brand.
The purchase caused a lot of criticism last year. According to the police, although all 40 Maserati were returned – it did not happen in 284 other cars. It is believed that many cars are now privately used. A police spokesman said today, „We are still investigating. We do not know exactly where the cars are. „
