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Drug suspects to be banned from Moata'a

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By Marieta Heidi Ilalio 07 January 2026, 9:00AM

The Moata'a village alii and faipule have decided to banish drug suspects identified by the police if they are found guilty by the court. A decision that was taken after a meeting a week ago.

By Marieta Heidi Ilalio 07 January 2026, 9:00AM

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