4 Nov 2016

Samoa police leave for NZ naval celebrations

1:45 pm on 4 November 2016

Samoa's Acting Police Commissioner and 15 crew have left on the police patrol boat MV Nafanua to attend the New Zealand Navy's 75th anniversary.

Samoa, Tonga and Fiji are among 15 other countries attend the five day celebrations which will start on November 17.

The acting police commissioner, Samoa Mulinuu, said the police participation will help the Nafanua crew to familiarise with naval duties and give them the opportunity

to take part in joint exercises with other international forces.

Royal New Zealand Navy at sea

Photo: NZDF