Twenty one year old, Savelio Tauanuu also known as Lio Tauanuu, who was on the Ministry of Police and Prisons wanted list, is now in custody.

In a statement issued last night, the Police acknowledged the assistance of the people from Falefa that led to this arrest.

Earlier this week, the police issued a notice against the defendant, who was wanted in connection to an ongoing investigation of Burglary and Theft. This individual had a previous convictions of the same offence and considered to be dangerous and should not be approached.

From the villages of Vaitele-fou, Vaiala, Lotofaga – Aleipata & Vaipuna, Tauanuu is 21 years old.