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Police officer charged in drug bust [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Tuesday, August 14, 2018 - 13:14

Five men including a police officer, arrested during a drug bust at a home in Ngele’ia on Friday, August 10, have been charged with possession of illicit drugs.

Acting Police Commissioner Pelenatita Vaisuai said today the 31-year-old police officer had been suspended.

Police seized 8.32 grams of methamphetamine, 1.32 grams of cannabis seeds, cash, electronic devices and a live bullet. The police officer was off duty when arrested during the drug raid by the Police Drug Taskforce.

The five accused who appeared before Magistrate Mafi are remanded in custody to Friday, August 17.

Police investigation continues.

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