Police Charge Youth For Robbing Tourists
Police At Court
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Samoa Police have apprehended and charged an 18-year-old youth for allegedly assaulting and robbing a German couple who traveled aboard the M.S.C Poesia cruise liner which docked at the Matautu Harbor at the beginning of February this year.
Police have confirmed that the suspect is being held under the supervision of the Ministry until he appears to answer the charges against him before the Court.
The issue arose on the 19th of February when the defendant tried to attack and steal the belongings of a German couple who traveled on the MSC Poesia.
A complaint was filed by members of the public who witnessed the matter unfold and called the Police for assistance.
The young man was later arrested that day and remanded in custody at Tanumalala Prison.
Police are working on gathering evidence against the young man to present before Court on the day of his court mention.