A two-day meeting in Nuku'alofa last week followed earlier consultations in March this year, and police say it's clear there is a need for a significant shift from a previous reactive approach towards more prevention and rehabilitation.
Police Superintendent Ashley Fua spoke to RNZI after the meeting about the new National Policy on Illicit Drugs and how the police approach is likely to change.
Fua said the Forum Secretariat provided the technical assistance for the consultation and drafting of the policy.
