A 35‑year‑old man from Ha‘asini is in police custody after being charged in connection with the death of an 85‑year‑old man reported in December last year.
Deputy Police Commissioner Tevita Vailea told Television Tonga that officers executed a search warrant at the accused’s residence, where they discovered cannabis and unlicensed ammunition.
These findings have resulted in additional charges relating to illegal drugs and firearms.
Police say the homicide investigation remains ongoing.
Police have released no further information about the circumstances surrounding the victim’s death.
Police are urging the public to come forward with any information that may assist the investigation.
