Two arrested, 3 cannabis plants seized near Tonga school
Tonga Police arrested a 43-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy after tracing reported cannabis distribution near a school to a home in Ha'ateiho. Officers seized three cannabis plants weighing 2,300 grams, four rounds of ammunition and drug utensils, and both suspects were charged with possession of illicit drugs.
Tonga Police investigated reports of illegal drug distribution near a school
zone.[1]A suspected 16-year-old had been reported for distributing cannabis
leaves around a school area.[2]The investigation led officers to a residence
in Ha’ateiho.[2]A 43-year-old man and the 16-year-old were arrested and
charged with possession of illicit drugs.[2]
Officers seized three cannabis plants with a total weight of 2,300 grams.[2]They also seized four ammunition bullets and drug-related utensils.[2]
Police issued a warning urging the community to remain vigilant after the
arrests near the school.[3]Police said investigations remain ongoing.[2]
Case data
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In two raids on a bush allotment at Hauloto on 2 and 6 January 2025, Tonga Police arrested six people. In the first they seized 21 packs of cannabis weighing 8.17 g and five packs of methamphetamine; in the second, two packs of cannabis weighing 1.54 g and 27 packs of methamphetamine.
Tonga Police arrested and charged two men with possessing cannabis and a utensil during a routine road-stop on 6 June 2022. The announcement came three days later in a brief police notice published by Matangi Tonga, which released no weight, place or court details.
Tonga Police and soldiers arrested four people at a COVID-19 lockdown checkpoint in Poutaha, Tofoa, on 30 March 2020. Officers seized a total of 639.68 grams of cannabis in the vehicle stop and a follow-up house search.
Tonga Police arrested three men with cannabis on 13 March 2020 at a plantation in Fua'amotu. The operation targeted drug dealers and suppliers, but the accessible report gives no quantities, identities or court outcome.