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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tuesday 17 December 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A woman who attempted to swallow a packet of methamphetamine when Police led her outside a bar, was sentenced to 11 months imprisonment. Seluvaia Mailelua (42) pleaded guilty to possession of 1.15 grams of methamphetamine, attempted destruction of evidence when she attempted to swallow the packet of meth, possession of 0.58 grams of cannabis and unlawful possession of utensils, namely one smoking pipe.

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.

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.

Thursday 31 October 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A couple, Tomu (51) and Ma’ata Pouono (47) were found guilty of possession of 0.12 grams of methamphetamine and 7.55 grams of cannabis at their residence in Lapaha in 2023.

Monday 28 October 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Lautaimi Tu’itavake (40) was found guilty of charges including supplying 0.14 grams of methamphetamine, during a police undercover operation at Malapo in August 2023.

Monday 28 October 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Kesomi Taufa (35) received a suspended sentence on conditions after being found guilty for possession of 0.03 grams of methamphetamine in Ma’ufanga.

Friday 25 October 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Andy Fukofuka (37) was sentenced for possession of 0.9 grams of methamphetamine inside Hu’atolitoli Prison, after prison wardens were informed he was apparently selling the illicit drug.

Wednesday 25 September 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Sione Pailate was sentenced to 12-months imprisonment, fully suspended, for charges including possession of 0.88 grams of methamphetamine and drug utensils at Ha’ateiho.

Friday 20 September 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tevita Halatokoua (26) was sentenced to two years imprisonment, with part suspended, for possession of over 2.77 grams of methamphetamine seized in over 20 packets and other items used for dealing drugs in Nuku’alofa.

Wednesday 11 September 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Siosifa Fili (35) and Sila Maile (28) were jailed for various charges including possession of 1.62 grams of methamphetamine and 0.66 grams of cannabis. A co-accused received a suspended sentence.

Monday 2 September 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Viliami Lokotui (31) was sentenced to two and a half years imprisonment with the final six months suspended for charges that included possession of 2.69 grams of methamphetamine, at a residence in Malapo.
