Police in Eua have arrested a 44-year-old-man who allegedly had a bag of cannabis on him.
The suspect was arrested on Thursday 13 December 2018 at Nafanua Wharf around 3:50 pm.
Inside the bag were 3.2 kilograms of cannabis suspected to have been intended for conveyance to Tongatapu on the domestic ferry that was to depart ‘Eua at 4:30 pm that day.
The Commander of the „Eua Police Station Inspector Loluhama Fine said, “We continue to focus on capturing and prosecuting those responsible for the supply of these destructive drugs that cause harm to our youths, families and our community.”
Police are encouraging anyone who may have information about drug related offending to contact their nearest Police station, or ring 23417 or 922.
The suspect is in police custody while investigation continues.