Police in Samoa recapture dangerous escapee

Samoan families can sleep a little better knowing that prisoner, Aniseko Vaelei who has been described as dangerous has been caught.

Vaelei escaped from Tafaigata Prison last week with three other prisoners.

Two prisoners were recaptured on the morning of their escape while Uili Manuleleua remains at large.

Manuleleua has also been described as dangerous.

According to Samoa Police, Vaelei was recaptured in the early hours of this morning.

Police were notified of his whereabouts after receiving a tip-off from a family in Vaiusu-Uta.

Vaelei has been charged with escape from lawful custody and will be returned to the prison.

Samoa Police have acknowledged the Ulugia family of Vaiusu-Uta for notifying the Police


Photo file caption: Aniseko Vaelei has been apprehended   : LoopSamoa