06th June, 2017 A second police officer has been arrested last Friday 2nd June 2017 in relation to the armed robbery of a shopkeeper at Ma’ufanga on Saturday 20 May, 2017.
Two suspects were initially arrested on Tuesday 23rd May and were charged with robbery.
The arrested officer, a 23-years old man, has been charged with conspiracy to commit robbery.
He is remanded in custody to appear at the Fasi Magistrate Court today 6th June 2017.
The criminal investigations into this incident continue.
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