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Four arrested with cocaine in custody [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - 17:42

The four men who were arrested with cocaine and cannabis at ‘Umusi on Saturday, January 25 remain in police custody. 

Tonga Police said today, the men have not been named until their appearance at the Fasi Magistrate’s Court on Monday, February 3.

However, they are remanded in custody as investigation continues.

The Police Drug Enforcement Taskforce made the arrests early Saturday morning from a mechanical workshopat 'Umusi, in an ongoing drugs operation targeting drug dealers and suppliers. 

Seized were two packs of cocaine (1.04 grams), 1.43 grams of cannabis, two live .22 bullets and over $5,000 pa'anga cash. 

The accused aged 40-49 years, from Kolomotu’a, Kolofo’ou, Fangaloto and Vaini have been charged with possession of illicit drugs

Tonga [2]
cocaine [3]
cannabis [4]
'Umusi [5]
Police and Crime [6]

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