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FIJIAN NEWS
November 10, 2008 07:52:06 PM

Fiji police are likely to lay extra charges against a 45-year-old Irish national who was arrested last week on suspicion of allegedly producing pornographic movies locally.

This was confirmed by police spokesman Atunaisa Sokomuri when asked about the case involving Patrick Hughes.

“Police investigations are continuing in this matter, the CID is handling this and so is the Immigration Department,” he said.

“We interviewed and released some locals at the weekend for their alleged involvement after pornographic materials were found in Hughes’ hotel room in Suva.”

He said so far no locals had been charged in the case.

Hughes was arrested last week from his hotel in Suva and was found to have been in possession of illicit drugs.

Police have so far only charged him with possession of dangerous drugs. No charges relating to pornography have been laid yet.

However, Fiji has signed international treaties which can enable it to send Hughes back to his country and have him prosecuted in Ireland.

In a similar incident three years ago, an Australian national was repatriated to his country where he has dealt with by the law.

Hughes will reappear in court this Thursday.

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