Police Commissioner Ian Vaevaso defends his record amid drug allegations
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
Police Commissioner Ian Vaevaso has defended his conduct amid allegations linked to the handling and destruction of drug evidence.
The allegations against Mr Vaevaso are related to alleged improper destruction of drug evidence, intimidation of police officers and providing false information during investigations.
The matter attracted public attention following reported delays and disagreements between prosecuting authorities and oversight bodies over how the case should proceed.
Speaking during his Police press conference yesterday, Commissioner Vaevaso said that he was cleared of wrongdoing through due process investigations.
In his response to media inquiry yesterday regarding the allegations Vaevaso said investigations conducted by relevant institutions found no wrongdoing on his part.
“I made myself very clear. We came through a due process and I was cleared of any wrongdoing,” he said.
He said that authorities involved in the investigations had determined that no laws or procedures were breached.
“Investigated found that we did not do anything wrong,” Vaevaso said.
The commissioner acknowledged that the government may still undertake its own processes regarding the matter but reaffirmed his loyalty and commitment to public service.
“Whatever process the government will take, I’m still loyal today,” he said.
Vaevaso also stressed his continued dedication to the country, saying he remains in his position “to save the country”.
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