An anti-vaxxer has been arrested and denied bail for incitement against the Samoan Government's vaccination order, the office of the Attorney General has confirmed.

The arrest is the first of its kind in Samoa and happened on the first day of a Government-ordered two-day shutdown, to allow the country to complete a mass vaccination campaign.

The Attorney General received a complaint from a member of the public, which was referred to the police.

CHRIS MCKEEN/STUFF An anti-vaxxer has been detained in Samoa on incitement charges.

After that, the man was arrested and charged.



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The man is accused of publicly stating "I'll be here to mop up your mess. Enjoy your killing spree", in regards to the current vaccination campaign.

He had received a previous warning from police.

Bail was opposed and the man will appear in court at the first available date.

He will remain in custody until then.

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