By Staff Writer
Who were the drugs for?
This is where the main interest appears to be in the drug related police arrest of the Minister of Customs private driver.
The male suspect’s direct links to a member of Cabinet has sparked strong public interest on whether others maybe involved as well.
The HRPP Opposition leader, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, is curious as well.
He agrees with questions asked over who truly owns the amphetamines
“Are the meth truly owned by the driver, someone else’s or the Minister himself,” Tuilaepa joined up with the interest from the public inquiries.
He pondered as well any likely links to the general understanding that imported goods or items by Cabinet Minister’s are not subject to custom inspections.
A serious, longterm prison sentence awaits the suspect if convicted.with the charge of possession of narcotics, namely methamphetamine.
A second charge of the importation of prohibited goods is punishable by a fine of up to 300 penalty units or 6 years in prison or both.
The Cabinet Minister’s driver is in his mid-30s and is currently in custody until court appearance on the 8th of December 2025 for mention.
“The use of illegal drugs pose so much danger and ruin to the innocent lives especially our young people,” Tuilaepa added.
“ Users are misled into acts that can lead to grievous bodily injuries or even fatal.”
The former PM also recalled several instances while leading Government where illegal drugs were smuggled into remote, pre-selected locations around the islands.
Small boats from across American Samoa are alleged to be the transport mode for illegal drugs into Samoa.
Fagali’i Airport, is seen as the main supply route into Apia by air.
