Newspaper editor arrested

APIA – The editor of the Samoa government-owned Savali Newspaper, Tupuola Terry Tavita, has been arrested and is being held in Police custody.

Assistant Police Commissioner and Police spokesperson, Fauono Talalelei Tapu said Tupuola was arrested last Saturday afternoon in relation to a complaint lodged by a member of the public against his behaviour.

Fauono declined to comment on the nature of the complaint against Tupuola.

“We are not releasing any information about why he is in custody because our investigation is underway,” he said.

“The Criminal Investigation Division is currently working on the case and when everything is finalised, all relevant information will be released.”