Tonga police detain 42 suspects [1]
Thursday, November 23, 2006 - 18:43. Updated on Sunday, September 14, 2014 - 21:52.
As of yesterday November 22, the Tonga Police had detained 16 more suspects in relation to the crimes committed on November 16, bringing the total number of detainees to 42.
The Commander of the Tonga Police, Sinilau Kolokihakaufisi, confirmed that on Tuesday November 21 the Nuku'alofa Police station held in custody 26 suspects and 16 were again arrested yesterday morning.
Sinilau said that he anticipated that more arrests will be made in the days to come as they are continuing their investigations in regards to the criminals who committed the burning and damaging of buildings, and thefts. Police are confiscating stolen items.
There had been no more deaths found up to yesterday, confirmed the Police Commander.