A 21-year-old female driver from Kahoua, was arrested and charged by Tonga Police in relation to a reckless driving incident. The incident was posted to social media and it gained widespread attention on 12, June.
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Monday 16 June 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Thursday 12 June 2025
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Nuku’alofa
A 27-year-old man from 'Anana was arrested for possession of illicit drugs and drugs utensils, in a police operation yesterday, 11 June.
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Monday 9 June 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Forty-two individuals were arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) and public intoxication, during a Tonga Police weekend operation.
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Wednesday 4 June 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Over the weekend, more than 50 individuals were arrested during a series of Tonga Police Weekend Safety Operations. The arrests were made for various offences, including driving under the influence and illicit drug-related activities.
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Tuesday 3 June 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 21-year-old male Tonga Police probationary constable was arrested on Saturday, 31 May for possession of illicit drugs. During the same drug operation in Nuku'alofa, two other men were also arrested for allegedly selling drugs.
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Tuesday 27 May 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A party involving over 100 individuals engaging with alcohol and loud music in a bush allotment in Mataki’eua was disrupted by Tonga Police during the early hours of Saturday, 17 May. In response, Police closed parts of Mataki’eua Road, expressing concerns of potential risk to agricultural crops, livestock, and the safety and well-being of the participants themselves.
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Tuesday 27 May 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 79-year-old Fijian woman died at a hotel in Nuku'alofa on 17 May. There are no suspicious circumstances.
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Thursday 22 May 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The death of a 31-year-old man found in Ma'ufanga last week, on 14 May, has been ruled as a suicide, Tonga Police said.
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Tuesday 13 May 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The new Commissioner of Tonga Police, Geoff Turner was officially sworn into office yesterday, 12 May, at the Tonga Police Headquarters, in Nuku'alofa.
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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.
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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
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Wednesday 30 April 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Commander Geoff Turner from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) in Canberra is expected to be appointed as Tonga’s new Police Commissioner, with his swearing-in ceremony set for Monday, 12 May. Meanwhile, Police Commissioner Shane McLennan is nearing the end of his 3-year term with Tonga Police, with his Marching Out Parade scheduled for Friday, 9 May.
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Thursday 17 April 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Three men from Vaini were arrested during a recent Tonga Police Drug Squad operation. Authorities seized drug-related utensils and cannabis, among other items.
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Wednesday 16 April 2025
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Nukku'alofa, Tonga
A 24-year-old man from Fatai has been charged with reckless driving, after the van he was driving crashed on Sunday evening at Hihifo Road. Tonga Police said the accident occurred when the driver of the van attempted to overtake another vehicle. There were no passengers in the vehicle.
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Tuesday 15 April 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 41-year-old man from Popua has been arrested on charges relating to a house break-in and theft. Authorities recovered multiple items alleged to have been stolen, including jewellery, electronic devices, and 41 cans of corned beef.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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