A senior reserve bank official, Tēvita Nonu Kolokihakaufisi (39), appeared together with his sister, ‘Ana Longolongo Kolokihakaufisi (37) at the Magistrate’s Court in Nuku'alofa, yesterday afternoon, Monday 12 February, on charges related to a haul of 15.657kg of methamphetamine seized by Police on the weekend. Tonga Police estimated the street value of the seized illicit drugs at TOP$15 million.
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Tuesday 13 February 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Thursday 8 February 2024
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
After a month-long headache investigating the case of a human head that was found anchored to the seabed at Yellow Pier, on Christmas Day, Tonga Police are now seeking external assistance to find the body. Deputy Police Commissioner Tevita Vailea said the investigation was ongoing. While there have not been any new clues, they are now turning to counterparts in Australia and New Zealand for help in figuring out the mystery.
Tuesday 20 December 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A Tonga Police investigation into the death of Talanoa Leakona Lemoto (35) is ongoing with reportable outcomes expected soon. His body was recovered in his car underwater on 13 December, after he went missing six days earlier.
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Monday 19 August 2019
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's Ministry of Tourism has temporarily suspended the whale watching operator's licence of the Whale Swim, Fish and Dive Tours, operated by Jeff Laurie in Nuku'alofa, after a diver was lost at sea, at 'Eua on August 11.
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Tuesday 11 April 2017
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Police are investigating a male police officer whose vehicle allegedly crashed into a fence and power pole early Monday morning, 10 April on Hihifo Road.
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Wednesday 6 August 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A video that appears to show a Tongan police officer repeatedly punching and kicking a teenager, who is not retaliating, has caused outrage among Tongans today after it was posted on a Facebook page.
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