11th December, 2018 The Police Drugs Enforcement Taskforce at around 3:00 am this morning Tuesday 11 of December arrested a 22-year-old-man from Fahefa with the illicit drugs methamphetamine and cannabis.
The Drugs Taskforce during a targeted patrol came across a car with no registration number plate, which was parked on the roadside in front of the Ocean of Light School at Hofoa. In searching the car, Police found 10 packs of methamphetamine (3.48 grams), 1 pack of cannabis (0.87 grams), drugs paraphernalia and cash.
The Commander of the Central Police Station A/CSP Tevita Vailea says, “We continue to focus on disrupting the supply of these destructive drugs that cause harm to our youths, families and our community and bring those responsible to account.”
We encourage anyone who may have information about drug related offending to contact their nearest Police station, or ring 23417 or 922.
The suspect is in police custody while investigation continues.
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For further Inquiries please contact: Tonga Police Media & Communication Officer, Tonga Police Headquarters, Longolongo; – Email: siaadams@gmail.com phone (676) 23 323 EXT. 125