Five men were arrested on Thursday, November 15 after illicit drugs and a pistol were seized in a vehicle during a police routine traffic stop on Hihifo Road and at a property in Fangaloto.

Acting Chief Superintendent Tevita Vailea, Central Police Station said today methamphetamine, cannabis and a pistol with live bullets were found inside this vehicle.

The driver a 47-year-old man from Fangaloto and his passenger, a 35 year-old man from Popua were arrested and taken into police custody.

A search warrant was then executed at the driver’s property at Fangaloto, where three men, a 36-year-old from Mataika, 28-year-old from Ngele’ia and a 24-year-old from ‘Utulau, were arrested with more drugs and a bullet shell.

Drugs seized included 13.42 grams of methamphetamine and 2.06 grams of cannabis.

The accused, who are similarly charged with possession of the illicit drugs, are remanded in custody to November 26.

“We are completely committed to disrupting the supply of harmful drugs and apprehending those responsible,” said the Acting Chief Superintendent.

“The physical and social harm that these drugs cause to our children and communities, especially methamphetamine, is unacceptable and we are committed to lessening that harm and holding those responsible to account.”

Police are always keen to speak with members of our communities who may wish to confidentially pass on information relating to the dealing of unlawful drugs and can call us on 23417 or 922.