Court adjourns for couple charged with cannabis [1]
Friday, February 17, 2017 - 18:10
A couple from Tokomololo who were arrested and charged in relation to possession of cannabis, a pistol and cash after a car chase last week at Fou’i had their case adjourned to Thursday, February 23.
Tonga Police said today the accused had been due to appear at the Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, February 16.
Police officers stopped the pair in their car early Thursday morning, February 9 at Fo’ui. This was after two officers from Nukunuku got suspicious when their car which had a taxi registration plate and tinted windows was speeding on Hihifo Road in Kolovai.
The officers searched and found in the car 26 packets of cannabis (248.57grams), one pistol, two .22 ammunition and more than $500 cash.
They are both charged with possession of illicit drugs. The husband also faces charges possession of firearm and ammunition without a license.