Illegal weapons

On Monday morning, Police arrested a 37 year old man of Alafua at Vailoa who was believed to be under the influence of drugs at the time of arrest.

A search of his vehicle revealed that the suspect was in possession of marijuana, utensils, methamphetamine, live ammunitions and a handgun, which is defined as an unlawful weapon.

The total value of methamphetamine seized is estimated at street value of $40,000 tala.

The suspect has been remanded in custody until 9 March 2020 where he will appear in court for mention.

The weapons were confiscated during police operations.

According to Police Commissioner Fuiavailiili Egon Keil, there are questions about how the firearms were brought into the country.

Police held a similar exercise in 2015 where illegal guns handed over during a two-month amnesty were destroyed.

Commissioner Keil said police are planning to hold another amnesty soon for unlicensed weapons to be turned in.

Photo Savali newspaper.