A 44-year-old man was arrested after police seized 3.2 kilograms of cannabis at Nafanua Wharf on the Tongan island of ‘Eua on 13 December 2018.[1] He remained in custody on 17 December, the commander of the ‘Eua police station, Inspector Loluhama Fine, confirmed.[2] Police arrested the man with the cannabis at 3:50pm and suspected he intended to take it to Tongatapu on the ferry scheduled to depart ‘Eua at 4:30pm.[1]

Inspector Fine confirmed that the seized cannabis weighed 3.2 kilograms, not the 2 kilograms first reported.[1] The first account, published on 14 December, said two kilograms of cannabis found in a bag at the wharf had been seized by Tonga Police.[3] It said a police patrol led to the seizure and a man was taken in for questioning, but no arrest had been made.[4] Police believed the bag belonged to someone who was to bring it to Tongatapu, and said an investigation continued.[4]

“We continue to focus on capturing and prosecuting those responsible for the supply of these destructive drugs that cause harm to our youths, families and our community,” Inspector Fine said.[1]