10 arrested in Tongatapu drug bust

Tongatapu Police confiscated 96 packets of cannabis and cash after serving a search warrant.

Mu’a Superintendent District Commander  Sisi Toutai Tonga said three women and seven men were arrested.

Police made the arrests on Saturday 22 September 2018 at a bush allotment in Malapo.

“Tonga Police are committed to disrupt and detect the supply of drugs where thereby preventing the harm this illegal activity causes.

“It only takes one call to Police to stop crime and the availability of drugs in your community,” says Superintendent Sisi Toutai Tonga.

“As always, the Police rely on members of the public to pass on any information about drug cultivation, manufacture and/or dealing.”

All suspects are in Police custody while investigation continues.

Information about drug offending can be passed on to your local Police station or can be made anonymously by phoning 23417 or 25147.

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