Police officer charged with accepting bribe [1]
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Monday, July 22, 2019 - 18:12. Updated on Monday, July 22, 2019 - 18:13.
A police officer has been charged with accepting bribery in relation to the Sione Filipe Jr. case.
Police Prosecution confirmed Fanguna Alalea as the accused officer who had his case called today, July 22, at the Fasi Magistrate's Court.
He is charged with accepting bribe in relation to the Filipe Jr. case, regarding illicit drugs.
On July 15, Filipe Jr. was arrested for the second time by Tonga Police.
This was after having been charged with possession of illicit drugs relating to the seizure of 242 grams of cannabis seeds brought into Tonga, at Fua’amotu International Airport in March.
In addition over 85 grams of cannabis liquid was seized with an illegal firearm and ammunition at his home in Tofoa, during a search warrant.
Filipe was then charged with unlawfully possessing and importing illicit drugs, possessing a firearm and ammunition without a license and false declaration on arrival card.
Both accused remained in police custody as of today.
However, their case is expected to be called on July 29, at the Fasi Magistrate's Court.
No other details was released as the matter is now with Court.
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