31 May 2004

American Samoa governor increases security after threatening phone call

7:08 am on 31 May 2004

Security services in American Samoa are trying to trace a threatening call made to the governor's residence last week.

The governor held a security briefing at his residence on Friday before he headed to the Leone High School graduation.

He's said to have been made to take protective measures for the event including wearing protective gear.

The graduation ceremony was also heavily guarded by police.