Detector Dog

Tonga Customs has first certified dog handler

Fonua was welcomed along with his detector dog, Fred from New Zealand.

Ministry of Revenue and Customs CEO, Michael Cokanasiga said the dog handler and detector dog will boost their efforts in their fight against illicit trade.

Pacific Dog Detector program New Zealand National Coordinator, Inspector Todd Southall said, "Tonga Customs now stands to benefit immensely from the programme with the support of our New Zealand law enforcement counterparts as well as from other member countries.”