Police Seize Cannabis, 5 People Arrested

Police in Tonga have arrested four men and a woman for allegedly possessing cannabis.

Speaking to Radio Tonga News – Chief Superintendent Tevita Fifita says, they arrested a 49-year-old woman from Nukunuku alleged for possession of 18 grams of cannabis last week.

A 29-year-old man from Fangaloto was also arrested after found with 6 grams of cannabis from his house.

In Nuku’alofa, a 50-year-old man from Nukunuku was arrested after he was found with 40 grams of marijuana in his vehicle.

Chief Superintendent Fifita adds Police continued to search his property and found other two men with cannabis.

The accused are now on bail and to re-appear in Court on Friday.

He reminded the public that possession of marijuana is illegal.

He also urges the public to provide information regarding illegal activities such as marijuana and cannabis.