The investigation into the discovery of a plane near an illegal airstrip near Yupukari, in Region Nine, found significant collusion by residents of several villages in supporting unlawful aircraft activities, with the knowledge of a number of their leaders.
The report of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI), which was conducted by Brigadier (ret’d) Edward Collins last year, stated that in addition to the illegal airstrip found near Yupukari Village in September, 2016, two others were subsequently discovered at Maunwar Savannahs, between Katoonarib and Karaudarnau villages, and at Parabara Savannahs.
Intel included in the index of the report identified persons who were said to be involved in the maintenance and monitoring of the airstrip at Parabara Savannahs, which is about seven miles from Parabara Village.