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Four people arrested in two drug busts on Tongatapu [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Thursday, May 25, 2023 - 19:43.  Updated on Thursday, May 25, 2023 - 19:48.

Drug Bust. Nuku'alofa Tonga. 18-19 May 2023. Photo: Tonga Police.

Four people were arrested in two separate raids at Hofoa and Tokomolo targeting illicit drugs, which included the seizure of 13.27 grams of methamphetamine. 

Tonga Police today stated that two men and one woman were arrested at Hofoa. While, another man was arrested at Tokomololo, during the drug raids on 18-19 May.

Items seized from these drug raids were 2.86 grams of cannabis and 13.27 grams of methamphetamine, $982 pa'anga, NZD50 cash, and drug utensils.
The suspects are detained in police custody pending a court appearance.

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