Nuku’alofa, Tonga – The Tonga Police conducted a rigorous weekend operation targeting drunk driving and public intoxication.
The operation, which included roadblocks, checkpoints, and patrols across Nuku’alofa and surrounding areas, resulted in the arrest of 42 individuals.
Of those arrested, 15 were charged with driving under the influence (DUI), while 27 were detained for public intoxication.
The offenders ranged in age from 18 to 75, with 39 males and three females.
Tonga Police emphasised the dangers of alcohol-related offences, urging the public to plan ahead by designating sober drivers.
“Your choices can cost lives, including your own,” the police warned in a media release.
The operation underscores the Tonga Police’s commitment to ensuring safe roads and communities.
Authorities encouraged residents to report suspicious activities by contacting their local police station or dialling 922.
For further details, media inquiries can be directed to the Tonga Police Media & Public Relations Office at 740-1614.
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