29th May, 2017 Tonga Police continue to target the supply of illicit drugs within our community. On Saturday morning 27 May 2017, search warrants were executed in the Vaini area, one at a residential property and one at a tax allotment.
Two men, aged 30 and 53, were arrested and has been charged with unlawful possession of cannabis and ammunition and were remanded in custody to appear at the Magistrate Court today Monday 29 May.
Along with the drugs and ammunition, Police also seized electronic devices, cash
and assorted drug paraphernalia.
“There is absolutely no place in our communities for illegal drugs and Police will
continue to prosecute those who grow, sell or use illegal drugs,” says Deputy Commissioner Fa’aoa.
Information about drug offending can be passed on to your local Police station or can be made anonymously by phoning 23417 or 25147.
ENDS.
Issued by the: Tonga Police Media & Communication Officer, Tonga Police Headquarters, Longolongo; for media enquiries – Email: siaadams@gmail.com phone (676) 23 323 Fax: (676) 23 036