Taniela Vaka (42) was sentenced to 12 years and 10 months imprisonment on charges including armed robberies committed against three victims in two separate incidents, on Tongatapu. After the first incident the accused was caught and interviewed by police but, “Extraordinarily, it appears he was then released on bail. For a man who had just admitted an armed robbery that appears to raise some serious questions,” said the judge.
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Thursday 21 November 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Tuesday 19 January 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The three men arrested in relation to the armed robberies at four Chinese retail shops in Nuku'alofa, have been further remanded in police custody until March. Taniela Pohahau, Rodney Toki and Tuiaki Pahulu appeared at the Fasi Magistrate's Court on Monday, January 18.
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Thursday 14 January 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A third arrest was made last night in relation to the armed robberies at four Chinese retail shops at different locations in Nuku'alofa area, starting on Saturday, January 9.
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Wednesday 13 January 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A second arrest was made this morning in relation to the four armed robberies at four Chinese retail shops at different locations, in the Nuku'alofa area starting on Saturday, January 9. Tonga Police are looking for a third male suspect.
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Thursday 6 September 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The four accused in the armed robbery shootings at two petrol stations in Fanga and Veitongo remain in Tonga Police custody to appear at the Fasi Magistrate’s Court on Monday, September 10.
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Wednesday 5 September 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two men and two women, including a man accused of shooting and injuring two people during armed robberies at petrol stations in Fanga and Veitongo on Tongatapu early this morning, were arrested by Tonga Police.
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Wednesday 16 November 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A community initiative by Tonga Police to strengthen its relationship with the local Asian community, brought a New Zealand Police Asian Liaison Officer to Tonga last week. NZ Inspector Kai Shao met long time residents and business people who expressed concerns over recent cases where Chinese people in Tonga have been targeted, injured and had a large amount of cash and property stolen.
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