It was to ensure the Prime Minister was there whenever there were communication and urgent requirements involved with tackling of synthetic drugs, sources who were familiar with the formation of the new Cabinet told Kaniva News.
Sovaleni wanted to show the government is “more willing to commit to its war on drugs”.
The Prime Minister earlier last month said the government’s agenda for fighting against illicit drugs was one of his top priorities.
Tonga’s drug abuse situation was said to have infiltrated all level of the society.
