The Associate Minister of the Ministry of the Prime Minister, Peseta Vaifou Tevaga, has been charged with a trafficrelated offense.
Assistant Police Commissioner, Fauono Talalelei Tapu, told the Samoa Observer yesterday that Peseta has been charged under the Breathalyzer Act following an accident during the weekend.
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The Assistant Commissioner said Peseta was one of two drivers involved in the accident at Maluafou last Friday night.
“He came with the other person that was involved in the accident to our Headquarter on that night,” said Fauono.
“They came to report the matter and a police officer suspected that Peseta was drunk as he could smell alcohol on him.
“He took the Breathalyzer test and the officer confirmed that he had gone beyond the limit and shouldn’t be driving the car.”
Asked to explain what the charge is, Fauono said under the Breathalyzer Act, the Associate Minister has been charged for drink driving. The Police also suspect that this what may have caused the accident.
The Commissioner added that the Associate Minister was driving a government vehicle with the number plate, MPMC006.
“It is possible that he might face additional charges,” said Fauono, adding that “no one was injured.”
“I think the matter has been resolved between the parties.”
It was not possible to get a comment from Peseta yesterday.
This is not the first time Peseta has been charged for a traffic-related incident.
Several years ago, the M.P. for Fa’asaleleaga No. 4 faced a negligent driving causing death charge.
Peseta is scheduled to appear in Court on 19 August, the same day Parliament is scheduled to reconvene next week.
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