Drug suspects arrested

3 suspected drug dealers arrested in Tongatapu

Acting Chief Superintendent, Sisi Tonga said Mu’a Police station received a report from a member of the public of suspicious illegal activity relating to drugs being sold from a van parked in an area between Fatumu and Lavengatonga on 25 June.

Police responded to the site and arrested the men who were allegedly in possession of a plastic bag of methamphetamine, a .22 rifle and ammunition.

"Investigation continues to determine the amount seized but we want to thank the public for reporting suspicious illegal activities to police," he said.