Vanuatu parliament building in the capital Port Vila. Photo: RNZI/ Walter Zweifel
Strict security measures will be introduced at Vanuatu's parliament after the discovery of an unspent shotgun cartridge in the public gallery two weeks ago.
The Daily Post reports the cartridge was found in the public gallery during the first ordinary session of parliament.
The acting clerk of parliament, Leon Teter, said the incident underscores the urgent need for security to be beefed up in the house during parliament's sittings.
He said there are discussions underway with the Congress of New Caledonia for its help to tighten security in the chamber.
Mr Teter said visitors to the public gallery will now have to go through security screening, including magnometers and metal detectors.
