Samoan Police are still awaiting the results from the Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa (SROS) on the kind of drugs allegedly seized from a container at the Apia wharf three weeks ago.
The Ministry of Police spokesperson Su’a Muliaga Tiumalu said once the result is out, police will then review the charges against the man accused of allegedly bringing the drugs into the country.
“The test is to determine if the drugs are cocaine,” said Su’a.
An ex US military serviceman has already appeared in Court on charges relating to the illegal materials found in the container this week.
He has denied all 5 charges against him.
However, Su’a said once the result is finalized, police will be informed and either additional charge could be filed or charges dropped depending on the scientific results.
Early this month, a container with illegal military weapons such as knives, gun magazines and drugs alleged to belong to the ex-military man prompted an investigation by police and the arrest.
Police were tipped off by an informer hence the investigation.
The ex-military man has applied to the Supreme Court to leave the jurisdiction to seek medical assistance overseas and the application will be heard before justice Lesatele Rapi Va’ai this week.