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They have been charged with causing grievous bodily harm and conspiracy to cause bodily harm.

Kaniva News reports Tapueluelu was allegedly attacked after he told the Prime Minister that he would continue to “fakahohaʻasi” (disturb) him until he changed his mind about cancelling the hosting of the 2019 Pacific Games.

The comment was made at a press conference held by Prime Minister ‘Akilisi Pohiva last week.

The two have been released on bail to appear at the Magistrate Court on June 30th, according to Radio Tonga.

Another suspect was arrested last week.

RNZ reports the men were charged with illegal possession of guns and ammunition, while a quantity of drugs suspected to be methamphetamine, were also seized.

Two of the men were bailed today and the other suspect is still in custody.

They are to appear in court again next Monday.

Chief Superintendent Tevita Fifita has called on the public to report any information on illegal drug use and gun possession.

A Police spokesperson said since November last year they have arrested and charged 11 people with various offences in relation to passport forgery.

The accused included Tongan and Chinese nationals who have pending trials in Nuku'alofa.

In November last year, four Tongan nationals were charged with forgery, receiving bribery, regarding a complaint over a passport application that allegedly used a forged birth certificate. Some of the accused were employees of the Ministry of Justice.

A police source said the three men were arrested at 4am this morning from a house in Cimanggis, Depok.

"They were sleeping when we arrived there," the police officer said. 

He said police seized two bags and some books but they were not analysed right away as it was still dark.