A 31-year-old man and his 28-year-old female partner from Hauloto, Tongatapu were arrested by Police during a raid last Wednesday.
The police seized 10.45 grams of methamphetamine, $3,370 in Tongan pa’anga, $18 in US dollars, thirteen empty packs, and drug utensils.
Both individuals have been charged with possession of illicit drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Despite the strict penalties outlined in the Illicit Drugs Control Act, which include fines ranging from $10,000 to $1,000,000 and potential prison sentences of three years to life, the addictive nature of drugs continues to pose a significant challenge in Tonga.
