A 56-year-old customs officer has been arrested by Tonga Police after Customs seized an illegal shipment of firearms, firearm accessories and ammunition from the USA.
This was concealed in a personal consignment.
Matangi Tonga reports police arrested the customs officer in Ma'ufanga, Nuku'alofa.
The items included nine 22 calibre-rifles, three rifle scopes, nine magazines, two pump action shotguns, one Taurus pistol and approximately more than 4000 pieces of ammunition.
The Ministry of Revenue and Customs says an investigation is ongoing.
Source:
RNZ Pacific