04th March, 2019 Two men, a 24 year old from Kolomotu’a and a 22 year old from Fasimoeafi are now in police custody after being arrested with methamphetamine by the Police Drugs Enforcement Taskforce at around 9:30 pm last night, Thursday, 28 February 2019 from a home at Kolomotu’a.
31 packs or 14.53 grams of methamphetamine and 1 pack or 0.72 grams of cannabis were seized as part of this Taskforce raid.
The Taskforce will continue to target to detect and disrupt the supply of drugs and prosecute those responsible in order to keep our communities safe.
Acting Commissioner of Police Pelenatita Vaisuai wishes to acknowledge members of the public that have assisted Police through timely sharing of information, and encourage them to continue to do so as it is important that we stand together as people of Tonga in our fight to protect our children and the future of our nation from the harm and negative impact of drugs.
ENDS
For further Information please contact: Tonga Police Media & Communication Officer, Tonga Police Headquarters, Longolongo; – Email: telesia.adams@police.gov.to phone (676) 23 323 EXT. 125