Methamphetamine shipment from USA seized in Tonga [1]
Thursday, April 19, 2018 - 17:37
Methamphetamine with a street value of around $297,000 pa’anga concealed in a shipment from the United States was seized by Tonga Police on Tuesday, April 17 in Nuku'alofa.
The Acting Chief Superintendent Tevita Vailea said today a new Police Drug Taskforce intercepted and arrested a 39-year-old man in a vehicle on By Pass Road, in possession of 297 grams of methamphetamine, on the same day.
A 31-year-old man connected with this case was also arrested with 30.4 grams of cannabis already packed for sale.
"Methamphetamine is a destructive drug that destroys lives and impacts families. We are saving lives by removing these drugs from our streets.”
He said police are vigilant and committed in targeting this type of offending.
“It’s important to remember that the people supplying drugs to our community put profit above all else and do not consider the health and wellbeing of users and its negative impact on our society.”
Police will continue to work with the community to prevent the harm caused by the illicit drugs and the ongoing criminal activity associated with their use. Those with any information on drug-related offending are encouraged to speak in confidence to an officer at their local police stations, or contact 23417, he said.