‘Atunaisa Fa’uhiva (32) received a fully suspended sentence of 16 months imprisonment for the possession of a loaded .22 rifle, ammunition without a licence, and illicit drugs, including dried cannabis seeds, in Neiafu, Vava’u. The Lord Chief Justice emphasized that the courts in Tonga must prevent conduct that could lead to a surge in criminality involving lethal weapons.
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Wednesday 2 April 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Friday 28 March 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Kisina Neiufi (33) who is already serving four and half years imprisonment for previous drug offences, received an additional 30 months for possession of 13.68 grams of methamphetamine seized last year.
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Tuesday 25 March 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Kulisitafu Fehoko aka Tafu Fehoko (32) is serving eight months in prison for numerous charges, including possession of 1.28 grams of methamphetamine seized in his vehicle, which was intercepted by Police in Vaololoa.
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Friday 21 March 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Finau Pomale (48) is serving a 12-month sentence for cultivating 79 cannabis plants, weighing 33.07 grams, at a bush allotment in Fatai.
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Wednesday 19 March 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Lu’isa Malamala (31) is serving two years and two months imprisonment for possession of 3.09 grams of methamphetamine seized by police in a vehicle in Nuku’alofa.
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Thursday 6 February 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Seven people were found guilty for various charges including possession of 1.62 grams of methamphetamine, 8.27 grams of cannabis as well as arms and ammunition without a license seized during a police operation at a tax allotment in Vaini.
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Thursday 6 February 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Kisina Neiufi (33) is serving four and a half years imprisonment for possession of 3.51 grams of methamphetamine, seized with $2,800 cash in Vaotu’u. This included the activation of a one year suspended sentence for previous drug offending, he breached.
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Wednesday 5 February 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Falakiko Uatahausi (40) was jailed for six months for possession of 1.33 grams of methamphetamine, seized on him at the Tonga Institute of Higher Education in Pahu, where he was working as a security guard.
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Tuesday 21 January 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Piliote Uasike was sentenced to four years imprisonment for two charges including possession of 3.09 grams of methamphetamine and utensils seized by Police in a vehicle, he was a passenger of in Nuku’alofa. This was his third set of drugs offences in 2024 alone.
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Thursday 16 January 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Luseni Moa (29) was sentenced to 11 months fully suspended in the Magistrates Court for possession of 0.05 grams of methamphetamine and utensils seized in Hofoa.
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Wednesday 8 January 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 21-year-old male from Hauloto and his 32-year-old wife were arrested for alleged possession of illicit drugs on 6 January 2025.
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Friday 20 December 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Harris Satini was sentenced to four years imprisonment on three charges that included possession of 10.64 grams of methamphetamine. His co-accused, Saia Tufui received a suspended sentence.
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Friday 20 December 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Palatoni Laimani (37) is serving six years and six months in prison for possession of 155.90 grams of methamphetamine, seized in a police raid at his home in Hofoa. “It stands to reason that Mr. Laimani was dealing with others more heavily involved in illicit drug supply and so in turn, he forms part of serious organised criminal network,” stated the Judge.
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Wednesday 18 December 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
‘Ofa Tongia (27) is serving 12 months imprisonment and ‘Ilaisaane Kolo (23) seven months imprisonment for drugs and utensils offences. Their co-accused received a suspended sentence for possession of utensils.
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Wednesday 18 December 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Petelo Tu’ipulotu (34) is serving two years imprisonment for possession of 1.34 grams of methamphetamine. His 35-year-old co-accused, Lavinia ‘Otuafi received a suspended sentence at the Supreme Court in Nuku’alofa.
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Tuesday 17 December 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Maka Kelilopa Vaka’uta (64) was jailed for four months on five counts including possession 0.28 grams of methamphetamine, 0.42 grams of cannabis and ammunition, in bush allotments at Hoi, Tongatapu.
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Tuesday 17 December 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Thomas Liiv was found guilty of four charges, including possession of 7.60 grams of cannabis, a .22 pistol and numerous ammunition without a license, which was seized by Police in Puke, Tongatapu.
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Tuesday 10 December 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Kisina Neiufi was found guilty of charges including possession of 3.51 grams methamphetamine. While his wife, Tohu'ia, who was jointly charged was acquitted in the Supreme Court at Nuku'alofa.
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Monday 2 December 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Harris Satini (49) was found guilty on three counts including possession of 0.55 grams of methamphetamine and 2.85 grams of cannabis seized at his residence in Vaini. He was arrested after he breached his curfew.
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Wednesday 27 November 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two men were jailed for charges including possession of 0.60 grams of methamphetamine and utensils, after they were busted during a ping pong game in June this year. Two other co-accused received suspended sentences.
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