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Second police officer arrested after armed robbery [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Saturday, June 3, 2017 - 22:30

A second police officer was arrested on Friday June 2 in relation to the armed robbery of a shopkeeper at Ma’ufanga on May 20, Tonga's Police Commissioner Stephen Caldwell said today.

Two suspects were initially arrested on May 23 and were charged with robbery. 

The arrested officer, a 23-years old man, has been charged with conspiracy to commit robbery. 

He is remanded in custody to appear at the Fasi Magistrate Court on June 9. 

A criminal investigation into this incident is continuing, Tonga Police stated.

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