NSW:O'Farrell praises police for Pulver arrest

AAP General News (Australia)
08-16-2011
NSW:O'Farrell praises police for Pulver arrest

SYDNEY, Aug 16 AAP - NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell has congratulated police on the arrest
of a man over the Madeleine Pulver bomb hoax, saying it was a reminder to criminals that
"you can run but you can't hide".

Australian Paul "Doug" Peters, 50, was arrested near Louisville in Kentucky on Monday,
following the Mosman schoolgirl's 10-hour ordeal with a bomb strapped to her neck earlier
this month.

Mr O'Farrell on Tuesday praised the NSW Police Force, which he said had "again demonstrated
its professionalism and dedication".

"The early breakthrough in this case is a terrific result for the NSW Police and will
no doubt be a relief for the Pulver family who have conducted themselves with dignity
throughout this ordeal," Mr O'Farrell said in a statement.

"Today's arrest also delivers a message to any criminals or would-be criminals - the
NSW Police will go half way around the world to get you if necessary.

"You can run but you cant hide."

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