Eleven people arrested with illicit drugs [1]
Monday, March 30, 2020 - 19:12
Eleven people have been charged in the seizure of illicit drugs in seven different locations in Tongatapu.
The Police Drug Enforcement Taskforce made the arrests over the last couple of weeks.
Seized were 10.34 grams of methamphetamine; 4.9 grams of cannabis, drug utensils and cash.
Acting Deputy Commissioner Tevita Vailea said, that all accused, ten men and one woman, have been charged with possession of the illicit drugs.
“They are in police custody to appear at the Magistrate's Court on a later date.
A/Deputy Commissioner Vailea said Police are committed to disrupt and detect the supply of drugs and hold those responsible to account.
The Police encourage anyone who may have any information relating to drug related offending to call the police on 22784.