The police in Tonga have arrested a married couple found in possession of cannabis, methamphetamine, cash and drug paraphernalia.
The 21-year-old man from Hauloto and his 32-year-old wife had been arrested on 6 January 2025.
On Monday, Tonga Police raided a bush allotment at Hauloto and seized two packs of cannabis 1.54g, 27 packs of methamphetamine 0.86g, over TOP$300 cash, electronic devices and drug utensils.
Both suspects remain in police custody as the investigation continues.
The Police also said in a statement that they raided the same bush allotment at Hauloto on 2 January 2025, arresting one man and three women between the ages of 38-43 years.
The Police seized 21 packs of cannabis 8.17g, five packs of methamphetamine 0.14g, utensils and over TOP$800 cash.
The suspects have been charged with possession of illicit drugs and drug utensils.
Tonga Police stated that they are determined to disrupt and seize illicit substances for their usage and distribution to protect our communities better.
They urged the public to call them at 740-1657 or 922 with any information relating to illicit drug use.
