More than 300 Tonga Police officers are working around the clock during the police operation for the Christmas and New Year holidays, which started yesterday, December 20.

Chief Superintendent Fifita said today the operation aimed for safe homes, safe roads and safe communities during the festive season in Tonga.

He said, the operation will see police visibility strengthened with around-the-clock police shifts, regular police patrols to key target areas and dealing with reports of liquor being sold unlawfully in the black market.

At the same time, the Police Drug Enforcement Taskforce will continue to target drug dealers, in its ongoing operation.

Road safety measures will also be implemented through spot checks and alcohol breath testing in strategic locations to prevent drunk driving and speeding.

“I would like to remind people to take extra care when going out because of the heat and hot sun,” he said.

Tonga Met forecast temperatures of up to 31^oCelcius today for the three main island groups, with the Niuas at 32^oC.

The operation runs until January 3, 2022.