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Three arrested with cannabis [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Sunday, July 30, 2017 - 17:35

Photo of dried Tongan cannabis from a seizure in 2015.

Three men have been charged with possession of illicit drugs after a search warrant was executed by police at a home in Ngele’ia on Wednesday, July 26.

Acting Chief Superintendent Tevita Vailea said 23.7 grams of cannabis with more than over $100 cash were found at the home, alleged to have been from selling the cannabis.

The accused who are between the ages of 18-21 have been similarly charged with possession of the illicit drug.

They were kept in custody after the arrest pending appearance at the Fasi Magistrate’s Court.

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