New illicit drugs arrest [1]
Tuesday, July 16, 2019 - 18:30
Sione Filipe Jr. was arrested on Monday, July 15 in relation to illicit drugs, Tonga Police confirmed this afternoon.
Acting Chief Superintendent Tevita Vailea said the suspect was arrested and detained in police custody overnight.
“This arrest is in relation to illicit drugs,” he said.
Earlier on March 30, Filipe Jr. was first charged in relation to the seizure of alleged 242 grams of cannabis seeds brought into Tonga, at Fua’amotu International Airport.
He was granted bail since then and his case was called at the Fasi Magistrate’s Court yesterday, and adjourned to October.
This subsequent arrest was made later on July 15.