A 40-year-old man of Tu’atākilangi, who was allegedly caught with an illegal firearm, ammunition and drugs in Haveluloto remains in police custody.
The suspect appeared in court with two other men from Folaha and Fo’ui respectively.
They have been charged with using illegal firearm and drugs.
Police told Radio Tonga news, the trio will re-appear in court on February 13, 2017.
The men allegedly fired a weapon from a rental car on Taufa’āhau Road.
They were later arrested at Haveluloto and police confiscated a point 22 rifle, 31 live ammunitions, five used ammunitions and 24 grams of methamphetamine from the car.
Source:
Radio Tonga