Egon Keil detained

Samoa’s Police Commissioner detained

Keil was detained shortly after he reported to work this morning.

He was suspended from duties by Cabinet in August after he was charged with unlawful detention, perjury, providing false statements and disorderly conduct.

A statement from Cabinet dated August 18 said Cabinet has confirmed the suspension of Police Commissioner Fuiavailili Egon Keil pending the result of charges filed against him in court.