25th June, 2020 The Drug Enforcement Taskforce arrested two men with illicit drugs yesterday, Tuesday 23rd of June 2020 in an ongoing operation targeting drug dealers and suppliers selling drugs from their vehicle.
The Drug Taskforce arrested a 42-year-old man from Ha’akame yesterday morning at Pahu with 10 packs of methamphetamine (4.76 grams), over $800 pa’anga in cash and drug utensils.
Following this arrest the Drug Taskforce arrested a 38-year-old man from Hofoa with 0.35 grams of methamphetamine, over $700 pa’anga in cash and drug utensils from a vehicle at Kahoua,
The two accused have been charged accordingly with possession of illicit drugs and to appear at the Magistrate Court later.
“Tonga Police are committed to disrupting the supply of drugs and preventing the harm this illegal trade supports,” says A/DPC Vailea.
Anyone with information can contact Police on 922, 22784 or the nearest Police station to you.
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For further Inquiries please contact: Tonga Police Media & Communication Officer, Tonga Police Headquarters, Longolongo; – Email: telesia.adams@police.gov.to phone (676) 7401625 EXT. 125