Police have arrested a man on Monday in Nukuleka with cash and drugs packed and ready for sale.

The 34-year-old man was taken into custody with 5.1 grams of methamphetamine and 4.41 grams of cannabis.

Police were responding to a domestic complaint where they arrested the suspect from a residence in Nukuleka with the illicit drugs as well as cash.

“Tonga Police are committed to disrupt and detect the supply of drugs thereby preventing the harm it causes to our communities,” says Acting Superintendent Sisi Toutai Tonga.

“It only takes one call to Police to stop crime and the availability of drugs in your community.”

The suspect has been charged with possession of illicit drugs and is in police custody while investigation continues.