Tonga police make major drug bust

Tonga police seized about $US1.2 million worth of methamphetamine during a drug operation this week.

A 28 year-old-man was arrested with the drugs at his residence in Fahefa.

The police commissioner, Stephen Caldwell, thanked the public for its support in helping rid the community of drug peddlers.

Two other men were also arrested for possession of cannabis, drug paraphenalia and live ammunition.