An alleged anti-vaxxer in Samoa has been charged, as the measles crisis continues to rage in the country.
A government statement says the person has been charged with incitement against the vaccination order in the country.
"The allegation is that the individual, publicly stated with reference to the current vaccination drive, 'I'll be here to mop up your mess. Enjoy your killing spree,'" the statement said.
He was referred to police after being reported by a member of the public.
The man had previously been warned by police. He will be held in custody until further notice, the government said.
A state of emergency has been declared and the Pacific nation has gone into lockdown as authorities continue to battle the disease.
There have been 4217 reported cases of measles since the outbreak began, with 62 deaths so far.
Residents are being warned to stay in their homes and to await mobile vaccination units.
On Thursday, Samoa's Prime Minister said he was "angry and disappointed" at those who continue to avoid vaccinations.
Although some are not getting vaccinated, Hawaiian physicians in the country say they have yet to be turned away by people.
A team of 75 Hawaiian physicians have flown from Honolulu to provide extra support during the crisis.
Lt Gov Josh Greene says the team have been warmly received, but at times it is heartbreaking work.
"We witnessed a one-and-a-half-year-old just after she died," Greene told Newshub. "There is a lot of sickness here in the country and across Samoa."
Health workers from New Zealand have also been sent to help efforts in the country.
