Tonga Police arrested an employee of the Ministry of Revenue and Customs last weekend on suspicion of handling illicit drugs. The arrest highlights ongoing concerns about drug-related activities within government departments.
Acting Commissioner of Police, Tevita Vailea, confirmed the arrest but said that the individual’s name has not been released due to confidentiality, as the investigation is still ongoing.
This arrest follows a troubling pattern, as several government employees have been implicated in drug-related activities earlier this year. The Ministry of Revenue and Customs, in particular, has seen staff members arrested in previous years for similar offenses.
The case remains under investigation, and authorities are working to determine the extent of the individual’s involvement in the handling of illicit substances. Acting Commissioner Vailea emphasised the importance of upholding the integrity of public institutions and assured the public that the police are committed to addressing drug-related crimes within the government.
