A 35-year-old man from Mataika was arrested on 21 March 2026, in connection with the theft of a red Nissan Juke used by a Digicel staff member for work and delivery of Digicel cards.
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Thursday 26 March 2026
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Nuku’alofa, Tonga
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Wednesday 25 March 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A Pacific Detector Dog Working Arrangement, signed this month between New Zealand Customs and Police and Tonga Police and Customs will enhance Tonga’s ability to combat transnational crime.
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Tuesday 17 March 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 29-year-old man from ‘Utulau died from electrocution on Friday 13 March 2026, Tonga Police confirmed.
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Monday 16 March 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
An 18-year-old girl from Kolomotua died in a car accident in Kanokupolu on Friday, 13 March 2026.
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Friday 13 March 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 43-year-old fisherman from Tokomololo has been reported missing at sea after departing Tongatapu on 3 March, aboard the longliner FV Pacific Horizon.
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Friday 6 March 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 37-year-old female from 'Utungake has been arrested for reckless driving causing the death of a 5-year-old boy on 4 March 2026 at 'Utungake.
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Wednesday 4 March 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Three men were arrested on drugs and firearms charges following two separate Tonga Police drugs operations conducted last week.
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Tuesday 3 March 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 34-year-old man from Talafo'ou was arrested on 26 February 2026 following information received by Tonga Police alleging that he was selling methamphetamine and cannabis within the Talafo'ou and Navutoka communities.
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Tuesday 3 March 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two women have been arrested in separate incidents involving the alleged online harassment on Facebook, Tonga Police stated.
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Monday 2 March 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Police has warned the Public to avoid participation in the BG Wealth Sharing fundraising programme, following a central bank warning about the scheme.
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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Tuesday 24 February 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tonga Police Maritime has suspended its search and rescue operation for a man reported missing at sea after no new information was uncovered following the rescue of his two companions last Wednesday, 18 February.
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Saturday 21 February 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two men were arrested by Tonga Police on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, following reports of the alleged sale of methamphetamine.
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Monday 16 February 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The illicit drugs market in Tonga is a growing concern for Police Commissioner Geoff Turner, who says large quantities of drugs moving through the Pacific could eventually create a local market if not carefully managed. He said waste water analysis for drugs could help Police target illicit users in the capital.
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Thursday 12 February 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A three-day Tonga Police Annual Conference 2026 has brought together commissioned officers from across the country to enhance leadership capability, strengthen organisational performance, and strategically plan for the evolving demands of modern policing.
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Tuesday 10 February 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 13-year-old teen died from electrocution in Holonga on Saturday, 7 February, when he came into contact with an exposed electrical source in a chicken coop.
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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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Thursday 8 January 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 21-year-old Fijian man was confirmed to have committed suicide in Veitongo following the Christmas holiday.
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Wednesday 17 December 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Laulea Beach in Fatumu, an area known for its strong currents, has been “strictly closed” to the public by the Tonga Police, effective today, 17 December 2025, until after the New Year's holiday. Police Deputy Commissioner, Halatoa Taufa, told Matangi Tonga today, this measure aims to prevent drownings during the holiday season, following the death of a 40-year-old male last month.
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