Three men were arrested on drugs and firearms charges following two separate Tonga Police drugs operations conducted last week.
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Wednesday 4 March 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Thursday 26 February 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A senior government official is among four men arrested and charged with possession of drug utensils following a Tonga Police drugs operation on Monday, 16 February 2026. The suspects aged between 35 and 59 years, include an official at the Prime Minister's Office.
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Monday 9 February 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 50-year-old male from Havelu was arrested following a police operation on Saturday, 7 February, during which authorities say they seized several packages of methamphetamine, drug-related utensils, cash, electronic devices, and the vehicle involved in the incident.
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Monday 2 February 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two individuals from Havelu have been arrested and charged following a Tonga Police drugs operation conducted in Havelu on Thursday, 29 January 2026.
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Wednesday 16 July 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Five people aged between 15 and 55 years were arrested on this week, during several drug operations conducted by the Police Drug Enforcement Unit across Tongatapu. Authorities also seized items included cannabis plants, methamphetamine, drug utensils and cash.
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Tuesday 3 June 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 21-year-old male Tonga Police probationary constable was arrested on Saturday, 31 May for possession of illicit drugs. During the same drug operation in Nuku'alofa, two other men were also arrested for allegedly selling drugs.
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Thursday 10 April 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Seven people, including a teenager were arrested in drug raids in various location in Tongatapu last week. During the operations, authorities seized cannabis and money. All suspects are currently in custody as investigations continue.
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Monday 7 January 2019
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Twenty drugs arrests were made by Tonga Police during a Christmas and New Year Operation at different locations in Tongatapu and Vava’u.
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