Man detained for marijuana in Kolofo'ou [1]
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 - 16:49
A 40-year-old man from Kolofo’ou, who was chased and arrested by police on Laifone Road, is detained in custody after he was allegedly found in possession of 61 small packs of marijuana, on Tuesday 12 April.
Chief Superintendent Tevita Fifita said this afternoon the accused had been charged with possession of the illicit drug.
He remains in custody to appear at the Nuku’alofa Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 15 April.
"During an investigation we had targeted this accused in relation to the illicit drugs. He was working at a car wash in Kolofo’ou when officers confronted him yesterday and he ran. He was chased down and when apprehended was found to have in possession of the marijuana packs," said Superintendent Fifita.