15th November 2018 The Police Drugs Enforcement Taskforce executed a search warrant at a residence in Kanokupolu early morning yesterday Wednesday 14th of November, where they arrested a 41-year-old man with 464 grams of methamtphetamine.
Police Dogs were also deployed during the search.
Estimated street value of the methamphetamine seized is TOP$460,000.
The Commander of the Central Police Station A/CSP Tevita Vailea says, “As demonstrated by this arrest, we continue to focus on capturing and prosecuting those responsible for the supply of these destructive drugs that cause harm to our youths, families and our community.”
Police will continue to work with the community to prevent the harm illicit drugs cause and the ongoing criminal activity associated with their use.
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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