Police in Tongatapu arrested a taxi driver who they said stole a purse belonged to an Australian visitor.
The suspect was allegedly carrying six small packets of methamphetamine while he was confronted and taken to custody.
Police took the 27-year-old male driver after he allegedly stole the 79-year-old visitor’s belonging on September 10 at an accommodation in Nuku’alofa.
Police reportedly said the elderly woman left her purse outside her room at her accommodation at around 11:00am before it’s gone.
A complaint was lodged with Police at around 3.30pm.
Her purse along with other belongings were recovered and returned, except her about $600 cash.
The Fasi man has been charged with theft and possession of the illicit drug and was expected to appear at a Magistrate’s Court.
