Two men were arrested last week after the seizure of methamphetamine and cannabis at two different locations in Tongatapu.

Acting Deputy Commissioner Tevita Vailea said today, a 26-year-old man was arrested at a Ma'ufanga residence by the Police Drug Enforcement Taskforce. Seized were three packs of methamphetamine (1.85 grams), 10 packs of cannabis (6.47 grams), over $900 pa’anga in cash and drug utensils.

Following this arrest, a 22-year-old man from Tofoa was arrested with 0.28 grams of cannabis.

Both accused have been charged with illicit drugs offences and are expected to appear at the Magistrate's Court on a later date.

"Drugs have no place in our community; they destroy the lives of the users, harming our children and our communities," said Acting Dep. Com. Vailea

He urged anyone who has information on drug dealing or drug related offending in their communities to contact Police on 7401660.