Forty-seven people were arrested for drunk driving and drinking alcohol in public places mainly in central Nuku'alofa, during the Easter weekend from April 14-17.

Nine people were charged with drunk driving and 38 were charged with drinking in public places during Operation Safe Streets held every weekend, to reduce offences related to alcohol.

Tonga Police said today most of the drunk drivers were arrested in the Central Business District and on Vuna Road, in the areas were the bars are located.

In comparison to the previous weekend which recorded 24 people arrested and charged with drinking in public places, the numbers had increased during the long Easter weekend.

In the meantime, there were no road fatalities reported.