Police in Tonga have arrested a suspect after an unlicensed pistol was pointed at a man working at the Emerald Hotel in Nuku’alofa on Saturday 4.
The suspect then left the premises, got into his vehicle and drove off, the Police said.
He was later arrested on Hihifo Road at Hala’ovave with the handgun along with one pack of cannabis weighing 0.52mg.
No one was injured, and the victim reported the incident to the police, a statement said.
The 35-year-old male suspect from Kolomotua is currently in police custody and has been charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm, illicit drugs, and attempting to intimidate with a firearm.
The Police said “the suspect brought up a firearm and pointed at the victim’s forehead while speaking incoherently in English”.
“The police responded to the call and located the suspect shortly after”.
Police investigations are still ongoing into the nature of this case.
The victim was safe and sound and thankfully, he was not injured during the encounter.
Tonga Police appealed to the public to report any criminal activities.
