09th June, 2022 TONGAN Police on Monday 6th June 2022 arrested two men, a 36-year-old from Houma and a 27-year-old from Ha’akame for possession of illicit drugs and drug utensils.
The arrests were made just before midnight during a routine vehicle stop on Liku Road at Houma. Both suspects’ vehicles were stopped and searched where 2 packs of cannabis (0.52g) and a drug utensil were found.
The accused are remanded to appear in court on 10th June 2022.
The Drug Enforcement Taskforce Commander, Acting Deputy Commissioner Halatoa Taufa urges the public to assist Police in keeping our communities safe and protected from harm caused by illicit drugs by reporting activities related to the distribution of illicit drugs to the Police as soon as possible to 922 or 7401660.
ENDS
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