Two men, a 24 year old from Kolomotu'a and a 22 year old from Fasimoeafi are now in police custody after being arrested with methamphetamine by the Police Drugs Enforcement Taskforce at around 9:30 pm on Thursday, 28 February 2019 from a home at Kolomotu'a.

The taskforce raid seized 31 packs or 14.53 grams of methamphetamine and 1 pack or 0.72 grams of cannabis.

“The Taskforce will continue to target to detect and disrupt the supply of drugs and prosecute those responsible in order to keep our communities safe,” said Acting Commissioner of Police Pelenatita Vaisuai. 

She acknowledged members of the public that have assisted Police through timely sharing of information. “We encourage them to continue to do so as it is important that we stand together as people of Tonga in our fight to protect our children and the future of our nation from the harm and negative impact of drugs.”