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
Tuesday 13 May 2025
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.
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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Thursday 27 March 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A truck driver was arrested at a traffic checkpoint near near the Tonga National University in Kolofo'ou, after allegedly refusing to follow Police instructions, on Friday morning, 21 March. A Police officer and the driver were involved in an altercation and both required medical attention.
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Friday 21 March 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Weak border security makes Tonga vulnerable to the import of illicit drugs, Acting Police Commissioner, Cmdr Filipe Fifita, told a consultation session on Security and Illicit Drugs, at the National Development Summit in Nuku'alofa this week.
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Wednesday 12 March 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tonga Police Drug Squad seized drugs, firearms, and cash, and arrested four people in separate operations on the same day.
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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.
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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.
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Wednesday 5 March 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two Fua'amotu women and a Fatai man were arrested in raids by the Tonga Police Drug Squad, on Friday, 28 February. They three remain in police custody while investigations are ongoing.
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Wednesday 5 March 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 25-year-old male suspect from Afa was arrested by the Tonga Police Drug squad, with packs of alleged cannabis and Tongan pa'anga cash.
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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.
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