January 27, 2023
Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services executed its Operation Tanu yesterday. The operation was a search conducted by our police and correction officers of all Tanumalala Prison cells; to ensure no drugs and dangerous items were hidden within the Prisons Site. It also warrants the safety of inmates serving their time at Tanumalala, its staff members and visitors.
Operation Tanu was led by Deputy Commissioner Lafaitele Hebert Aati and Assistant Commissioner Papali’i Efo Moalele. The operation was a success, and this will be considered an ongoing operation to ensure the safety of Tanumalala Prison.