Ministry of Health Tonga

5 People Fined For Smoking on an Inter-Island Vessel

The incident occurred during the vessel’s boarding on a trip to the outer islands.

Tobacco officer of the Ministry of Health Le’omolotu Havea said these people were fined because all licensed premises such as shipping vessels, buses and taxis are smoke free areas.

They were fined to pay TOP$100.00 each.

The duo also fined a 26 year old female vendor from Fasi moe Afi with TOP$200.00 due to the retail sale of tobacco sticks at a public area.