A suspect Tonga police have arrested after an unlicensed pistol was pointed at a staff working at the Emerald Hotel in Nuku’alofa on Saturday 4 has been identified.
Local media have alleged the suspect was 35-year-old Koli Moa of Kolofo’ou.
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”.
After threatening the staff, the suspect left the premises, got into his vehicle, and drove off.
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.
He was in police custody and has been charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm, illicit drugs, and attempting to intimidate with a firearm.
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.
