Church trafficking probe

PAGO PAGO – American Samoa police have confirmed they are looking into allegations of child trafficking and exploitation involving a church group.

Last month local media reported the concerns of LBJ Hospital paediatrician Tangra Broge, who suspected a young patient of hers had been smuggled into American Samoa and made to sell food items for her caregivers and their church.

Police chief, Save Liuato Tuitele, says it appears members of the church are bringing in children from Samoa to work for the church.