Vulgar language and obscene gestures used during TikTok activity had resulted in one person being taken into Police custody.

Police had also been searching for other individuals as investigators examined online conduct they described as concerning and beyond acceptable community standards.

Assistant Commissioner of Police Crime Loraini Seru had confirmed that officers already knew the whereabouts of some of those being sought.

“It’s quite concerning and alarming for Police to see how toxic, to some extent, people can go to in having to abuse internet access and online as well.”

Seru had confirmed that Police were not treating the matter lightly, with the person in custody arrested over vulgar language and obscene gestures.

“We are not taking this lightly.”

The case had raised wider concerns about how online arguments and TikTok activity were being used, with police warning that conduct on social media could also attract police attention.

Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu had questioned why people were engaging in such behaviour and what was encouraging it.

“Police are responsible for enforcing the law, but the wider community must also reflect on why such incidents are happening.”

He had also urged the media to help raise the issue with the public as police continued their investigation.

By: Joeli Ragoneliwa