Tonga Police are learning how to interview vulnerable witnesses through a Families Free of Violence Program conducted by Australian Federal Police in Tongatapu, Haโapai and Vavaโu duringย May.
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Thursday 1 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Monday 22 May 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Assistance of AUD2.8 million (TOP 4.3 million) was committed by Australia to support Tonga Police's critical role in providing a safe, secure and crime free community, while addressing critical resourcingย gaps.

Thursday 18 May 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Wednesday 12 April 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 39-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a 44-year-old man in Lapaha on eastern Tongatapu earlier thisย month.

Thursday 30 March 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) Tonga and Trustwave hosted a three-days training for IT personnel from Internet Service Providers, Tonga Police and the Prime Ministerโs Office on 23-24ย March.

Tuesday 21 February 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Police is upskilling police officers in the operation of drones acquired through the Illicit Drugs Response Fund (IDRF) to support police operations. Commissioner of Police, Shane McLennan said that the high tech equipment will be useful for other police operations such as search and rescue, traffic control, and public orderย management.

Monday 13 February 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Four men were arrested on charges relating to the possession of and supplying of illicit drugs after being caught in Police raids at Malapo and Halaโovave, Tongatapu, on Thursday and Friday lastย week.

Thursday 2 February 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 17-year-old youth from Tatakamotonga sustained serious injuries when he was hit by a vehicle, while he was crossing Taufa'ahau Road at Nualeiย yesterday.

Thursday 19 January 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
There was no foul play involved in two deaths investigated by Tonga Police last year, in cases that involved a woman who died in a house fire in Vavaโu and a man whose body was found in his car under the sea at Tuโimatamoana Wharf on Tongatapu. Meanwhile, another drowning death in Vaipua Harbour is being re-investigated by Tongaย Police.

Friday 13 January 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Police arrested a 33-year-old man from Tatakamotonga on Tuesday, 10 January 2023, for possession and supply of illicit drugs, after intercepting the suspect on a public road between Holonga andย Pelehake.

Monday 2 January 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A man from Ha'asini has been arrested and charged in relation to a hit-and-run fatality at Nualei in Novemberย 2022.

Saturday 31 December 2022
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
An accident at 'Eua on 22 December was not โa reckless hit and runโ because the driver had stopped and assisted in conveying the injured teen to hospital, said Tonga Police, who have corrected their initial statement about the accident, after an investigation revealed why the driver had left theย scene.
Tuesday 27 December 2022
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A man who died from falling off the cliff at the Hufangalupe Lookout, Vaini, has been named as Mr Huรกkau Tutuรญla from Hoi village, aged 35ย years.

Tuesday 27 December 2022
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A teenager who was struck by a vehicle on a road in 'Eua last week sustained injuries to his face and chest, Tonga Police reported today. They have arrested a 71-year-old driver on charges related to a reckless hit-and-runย accident.

Wednesday 21 December 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two new police vehicles donated by China will support the Tonga Police Tactical Response and Close Personal Protectionย Teams.

Tuesday 20 December 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
โAlipate Folau of Talihau, Vavaโu was awarded the Baton of Honour and most outstanding wing member, during a passing out parade for Tonga Police Recruit Wing 50 on Friday, 16 December at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall,ย Nuku'alofa.

Monday 21 November 2022
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A 29-year-old man, who was found injured by the side of the road at Nualei on Sunday morning, has died. Tonga Police this evening, called for the public to come forward and report any information they may have regarding theย matter.

Wednesday 16 November 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Viliami Halalilo and Tukumoโui Havea have been jailed for common assault when they punched and kicked a defenceless 21-year-old man in Neiafu,ย Vavaโu.

Friday 4 November 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Viliami Halalilo and Tukumoโui Havea have been found guilty of common assault, when they punched and kicked a 21-year-old victim in Neiafu, Vavaโu. โThey indulged in sheer hooliganism and behaviour and not keeping with the dignity and high standards of the Tongan Police Force,โ said the Supreme Courtย judge.

Thursday 13 October 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Fourteen police officers were recognized in the first Tonga Police Promotion Recognition Ceremony on 3 October, at the Tonga Police Headquarters inย Longolongo.
