Roads barricades will be set up in central Nuku'alofa  during and after this Saturday's international rugby matches,in a Police operation targeting disorderly behaviour and to control loud music from vehicles.

Tonga Police said they would arrest anyone who causes public disorder and for drunkenness. Last Saturday night, 26 October, 12 men were arrested in the CBD and charged with disorderly behaviour.

A police spokesperson said today these arrests were made after the win by the Tonga Invitational XIII rugby league team against Great Britain in New Zealand.. 

From Saturday, November 2, to Sunday, Police will not only be patrolling the CBD but will have barricades set up on the main intersections coming into the CBD to contain and prevent traffic congestion.

"The operation is to ensure people and their properties are safe."

Tonga Police warned that drunkenness and disorderly behaviour would not be tolerated and that people playing loud music from their vehicles would be targeted because it is illegal to disturb the peace.

Big matches

On Saturday night, the Tonga Invitational XIII will play Australia in Auckland. While, the Rugby Union World Cup finals will be held between England and South Africa in Japan on the same night.