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Tongan police arrest customs official after drug bust

Tongan police arrest customs official after drug bust
Illicit Drugs and firearms seized by police in Tonga.[Photo: Tonga Police]

Tongan police have arrested a customs official in connection with the seizure of millions of dollars’ worth of drugs.

Radio NZ reports Police confiscated $US2.6 million in drugs smuggled from the US including more than six kilograms of methamphetamine.

They said five illegal firearms were also found with ammunition.

The 59‑year‑old man arrested in connection has been remanded in police custody pending investigations.

[Source: Radio NZ]

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