Results for Police and Crime

Tonga Police will be conducting a live firing practice (fanapolo) at Hufangalupe, Tongatapu, tomorrow, 8 November, in areas marked with red flags, from 7:00am-5:00pm. Police warned the public not to enter the area during this time.

A 28-year-old male from Haveluloto drowned while out spearfishing with a group at a beach at Ha'ateiho on Monday, Tonga Police reported.

A 21 year old male from Hala'ovave was arrested for possession of an alleged 0.77 gram of methamphetamine, 0.33 gram of cannabis, and drug utensils.

A boy aged 20 months was suspected to have drowned, after falling into a pit filled with rain water at private residence in Popua, yesterday, 13 October 2024.

Two prison officers of His Majesty’s Prison, Hu’atolitoli, were suspended and are under investigation for allegedly accepting bribes, and aiding and abetting the trafficking of illicit drugs into prisons. One of the officers is overseas, His Majesty’s Prison, Hu’atolitoli, stated yesterday.

A police officer has been suspended due to serious allegations of involvement in fraud, Tonga Police reported today.

A member of parliament, Hon. Johnny Taione, appeared in the Magistrate's Court in Tongatapu on Monday, 2 September, on charges related to allegations of forgery and fraud.

Raids by Tonga Police Drugs Squad over the past week have resulted in the arrest of 17 people on Tongatapu, allegedly involved with importation, intended sale, and distribution of methamphetamine. In several raids on August 9, 13-14, and 17, police seized a total of 6.1 kg kilograms of methamphetamine allegedly imported into Tonga from the United States. A customs officer, a prison officer, a prisoner, two Comanchero gang members and a local businessman, are among the suspects charged, Police reported today.

A Recruit Prison Officer of His Majesty’s Prison, Hu’atolitoli, was arrested, suspended and is under a criminal investigation for alleged possession of illicit drugs.