The cases of five accused charged in relation to the cocaine seized in Vava'u have been adjourned to October 4, at the Magistrate's Court in Neiafu.

They included the three foreigners, named as Ian Robin Cox (70) a British national, his wife Brenda Cox (58) and Calvin Manuceau (25), who are both Americans. They all live in Houmelei.

Two other accused were named as Andrew Motuliki from 'Utulangivaka and Kapeni Tamo’ua of 'Utungake.

The Magistrate's Court confirmed today, these five cases had been adjourned to October 4 for submission to the Supreme Court.

15 charged

The other accused remained in police custody. Their cases would be called on August 23, at the lower court.

A total of 15 people (12 in Vava'u and three in Tongataou) have been so far been charged in relation to the seizure of the 14-kilograms plus cocaine, estimated to have a street value of over $5 million pa’anga.

Some of the accused have been charged with possession and engaging with others in the supply of illicit drugs. Others have been charged for intentionally lying to Police.

In July, the first packets of cocaine were handed over to Tonga Police, after being washed up on Vava'u beaches triggering a large search operation on the outer island.