Tonga's Police Force has significantly expanded its ranks with the graduation of 34 new constables.
It's part of an intensive recruitment drive implemented since 2019, to combat an increasing illicit drug trade in the Kingdom.
Over 100 police were recruited between 2019 and 2021 alone.
Police Commissioner Shane McLennan said the Kingdom has experienced one of its lowest crime rates, but anticipates an increase as the country emerges from Covid lockdown and border closures.
Source:
RNZ Pacific