Foreign National arrested with methamphetamine at Kolovai Featured
13 December, 2018. The Police Drugs Enforcement Taskforce jointly with the Criminal Investigation Unit arrested a 54-year-old foreign national male during a search warrant at his residence, the former Good Samaritan Inn at Kolovai on Saturday morning 8 December 2018.
Police seized 1 pack of methamphetamine along with drugs paraphernalia, electronic devices and cash from the suspect’s residence.
The suspect has been charged with possession of illicit drugs and he was released on bail on Monday, 10 December.
This arrest was part of a 10-hour police operation targeting suspects of housebreaking and thefts with links to drug offending and those with outstanding bench warrants.
A total of 23 people were arrested during this operation.
The foreign national was among 3 suspects arrested for possession of illicit drugs out of the 23 people arrested during this operation.
“It only takes one call to disrupt the supply of drugs in your community and we encourage anyone who can provide information of drug dealing to contact Police,” says A/CSP Tevita Vailea Tonga Police are committed to disrupting the supply of these drugs and preventing the harm this illegal trade supports.
Anyone with information can contact Police on 922 or 23417.
Police investigations continue.