A group of ten officers from Tonga Police departed on Saturday, 10 May, for Brisbane Australia, embarking on a four-week training program that is accredited by the United Nations.
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Tuesday 13 May 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Friday 9 May 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Commissioner Shane McLennan (62) farewelled Tonga Police at a marching out parade at the Tonga Police College, Longolongo, this morning, 9 May.

Thursday 8 May 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 20-year-old male suspect, Kasi Tukuhaukava, from Fangaloto, is currently being sought by Tonga Police for failing to appear in court in relation to charges of housebreaking and theft. Tonga Police issued a photo of Tukuhaukava with a request for the public to report his whereabouts.
Monday 5 May 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 74-year-old man was found dead at his residence in Masilamea Tongatapu last week, 1 May. Tonga Police said he had died from a medical event.

Friday 2 May 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A pathology report has confirmed that no foul play was involved in the death of a Korean man (40) who died in his hotel room in Nuku'alofa, on 18 April, Tonga Police reported

Monday 14 April 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Police are investigating a serious crash that occurred on the Hihifo Road, west of Hofoa, on Sunday evening. A white Toyota passenger van left the road and crashed into post and a power pole, landing on its side.

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.

Tuesday 1 April 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 49-year-old driver died in Fungamisi, Vava'u, after his vehicle collided with another.

Friday 7 March 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A prisoner from Hu’atolitoli Prison tragically died yesterday from a suspected suicide, the Prime Minister told a media briefing today. He said the prisoner was being treated for a mental health issue at Vaiola Hospital. However, it was not immediately clear whether or not the prisoner had been discharged from Vaiola Hospital at the time of his death.

Friday 7 March 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 35-year-old male from Fua'amotu was arrested with alleged cannabis and cannabis seeds, in a Police drug raid earlier this week.

Tuesday 4 March 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Five people were arrested as a result of a Police drugs operation, while illicit drugs, cash, mobile phones, and a vehicle were seized, Tonga Police reported today.

Monday 3 March 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 37-year-old male from Ha'ateiho was arrested in relation to alleged illicit drug distribution around the community.

Thursday 27 February 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Police officers successfully completed a two-week Leadership Training Program, in partnership with the UK College of Policing on 21 February 2025, the first time the UK training has been conducted here.

Monday 17 February 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Police have seized cannabis plants, ammunitions, and drug-related utensils following an investigation into reports of illegal drug distribution near a school zone.

Thursday 13 February 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Police responded to a report of a suspected suicide involving a 15-year-old female from Tatakamotonga.

Wednesday 29 January 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 34-year-old male from Ha'apai drowned on a coast in 'Utulau called Houmautulau, this morning, 29 January. 'Utulau is in western Tongatapu.

Monday 27 January 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Dr. William Lavemai, a 30-year-old medical doctor from Kolofo'ou, has died from injuries received in a car crash on Vaha'akolo Road in Vaololoa on Sunday, 26 January.

Thursday 23 January 2025
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Two children aged 13 and 10 years from Sia'atoutai, died when a car rolled on Hala Hihifo in Hofoa yesterday, 22 January. The driver, who was the children's father (37), has been charged with reckless driving causing lives lost, Tonga Police reported today.

Wednesday 8 January 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Police arrested a 35-year-old male suspect on 4 January 2025 with a pistol handgun and a pack of cannabis after responding to an urgent call regarding the possession of a firearm.

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.
