Results for Police and Crime

Drivers and all front seat passengers over 12 years old must wear seat belts while driving in Tonga, under a new Traffic Act 2020 that came into effect on August 31. New penalties will be enforced from October 1 for a range of traffic offences, including holding mobile phones while driving and causing loud noises while driving.

Raising awareness about bullying, drugs, and alcohol, Tonga Police recently completed training with secondary schools, youth groups and Community Patrol Posts throughout Tonga.

A 55-year-old driver whose vehicle collided head on with a vehicle on Hihifo Road last week has been charged with reckless driving causing death of the other driver.

A 66-year-old man living in Kanokupolu died last night, August 11 from a head on collision on Hihifo Road. The other driver, a 55-year-old man remains in critical condition at Vaiola Hospital. Two passengers sustained minor injuries.

The death of an 18-year-old new recruit at Taliai Military Camp in Fua'amotu on Monday, July 27 has been ruled a suicide.

The body of an 18-year-old new recruit was found at Taliai Military Camp in Fua'amotu, Tongatapu, on Monday, July 27.

Three men from two different locations in Nuku'alofa were arrested on Monday, July 13 as part of an ongoing Police Operation to disrupt the supply of illicit drugs in the community.

The body of Ualeni Pomana (20) was discovered on Saturday morning, July 11 near Nukunukumotu Island, after he went missing for four-days at sea in Tongatapu.

The body of a 37-year-old man who was out diving for sea cucumber near ‘Oneata Island in Tongatapu was found this morning by Tonga Police. Another diver (20) remains missing at sea.