Results for Police and Crime

Fanaafe Misifane (35) died after he was allegedly assaulted with metal rods on the head, at Holonga on Sunday, October 6. Three men in their early 20s have been arrested and charged with his murder.

A 35-year-man who died at an incident in Holonga on Sunday, October 6 had only just returned from Australia the day before, after working as a fruit picker.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder in relation to the death of a 19-year-old at Tu’anekivale on Saturday night, September 28.

A 55-year-old man from Kolofo’ou was arrested with 14 packs methamphetamine on September 25.

A body was found washed up on a beach on the north west coastline in ‘Eua on September 12.

Seven people, including a suspended police officer, have been arrested after 20.85 grams of methamphetamine, two grams of cocaine were seized by Police from Ngele’ia and ‘Anana in Tongatapu on September 3.

The Head of Tonga Police Drug Enforcement Taskforce, Detective Acting Superintendent Halatoa Taufa was recognized for his leadership and commitment, when he received a prestigious award at the 48th Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police (PICP) Conference. Halatoa's work with the Drugs taskforce has helped to reduce serious crimes in Tonga.

Tafini Tongia (49) was the driver who died after his vehicle crashed vehicle into a tree on August 23 at Ta’anea.

Twenty six Chinese nationals have been similarly charged with gambling after more than $89,000 pa’anga and other foreign currencies was seized on Sunday, August 18.