5 people arrested

Taskforce officers apprehended the suspects during a raid on two residences in Vavau, and a third in Tongatapu on Friday night.

A 28-year-old male was arrested together with his 30-year-old wife and a 61-year-old male from a home in Ha’alaufuli.

Police confiscated five packages of cocaine during the raid.

The suspects have been charged with possession and with engaging with others in the supply of illicit drugs.

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.