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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Monday 14 April 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Monday 3 March 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 37-year-old male from Ha'ateiho was arrested in relation to alleged illicit drug distribution around the community.

Thursday 27 February 2025
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Tonga Police officers successfully completed a two-week Leadership Training Program, in partnership with the UK College of Policing on 21 February 2025, the first time the UK training has been conducted here.

Monday 17 February 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Police have seized cannabis plants, ammunitions, and drug-related utensils following an investigation into reports of illegal drug distribution near a school zone.

Friday 14 February 2025
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Tonga Police responded to a report of a suspected suicide of a 27-year-old from Fangaloto who died this morning, 14 February 2025.

Thursday 13 February 2025
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Tonga Police responded to a report of a suspected suicide involving a 15-year-old female from Tatakamotonga.

Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 38-year-old male suspect from Sopu has been arrested and charged with housebreaking and arson of a residence in Longolongo, following an incident on Sunday, 2 February 2025.

Wednesday 29 January 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 34-year-old male from Ha'apai drowned on a coast in 'Utulau called Houmautulau, this morning, 29 January. 'Utulau is in western Tongatapu.

Monday 27 January 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Dr. William Lavemai, a 30-year-old medical doctor from Kolofo'ou, has died from injuries received in a car crash on Vaha'akolo Road in Vaololoa on Sunday, 26 January.

Thursday 23 January 2025
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Two children aged 13 and 10 years from Sia'atoutai, died when a car rolled on Hala Hihifo in Hofoa yesterday, 22 January. The driver, who was the children's father (37), has been charged with reckless driving causing lives lost, Tonga Police reported today.
