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Police Officers Sentenced to Prison for Brutal Assault on Defenceless Man

Two police officers, Taliai Tapueluelu and Penitiketo Latu, have been sentenced to prison for a brutal assault on a defenceless man. The Acting Lord Chief Justice Petunia Tupou described their actions as an “outrageous abuse of police powers” as she handed down the sentence at the Supreme Court in Nuku’alofa. The incident, which occurred on […]

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Tautea ngaue popula ongo ‘ofisa Polisi ki he taa fakalavea ha ‘ofisa sotia ‘i Vava’u

Kuo tu’utu’uni ‘a e ‘Eiki Fakamaau Lahi le’ole’o Petunia Tupou ‘i he Falaite uike kuo’osi, ke ngaue popula ‘a e ongo ‘ofisa Polisi ko Penititeko Latu mo Taliai Tapueluelu ki he ta’u ‘e 3, kae toloi ta’u ‘e taha mo e konga ‘a e mahina ‘e 12 fakamuimui pea tena ngaue pe he ta’u ‘e

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Police Raid Leads to Arrest of Nine Individuals for Drug Offences in Tongatapu

In a concerted effort to combat the illegal drug trade, Tonga’s drug squad conducted a series of raids last week resulting in the arrest of two women and seven men. The arrests were made in connection with various illicit drug-related offences, marking a significant stride in the ongoing battle against narcotics in the Kingdom. During

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Strengthening Ties: A Unified Approach Against Crime

In a significant stride towards bolstering the rule of law and ensuring societal peace, Tonga’s key criminal justice institutions, the Tonga Police and His Majesty’s Prisons, are enhancing their collaborative efforts. These pillars of justice, along with prosecution and courts, form the backbone of Tonga’s commitment to maintaining order and combating criminal activities. The Tonga

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Supreme Court Rules Against Injunction in Judicial Review of Vote of No Confidence

The Supreme Court of Tonga has issued a ruling denying an injunction in the ongoing judicial review proceeding against the Lord Speaker and the Legislative Assembly. This legal battle revolves around a motion for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Hon. Hu’akavameiliku. The Plaintiffs had filed an application seeking to prevent the Parliament

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Tu’utu’uni Fakamaaau Polisi ke kei tauhi pe ‘Asiata hili ‘ene fuofua haa he Fakamaau’anga

Kuo tuku mai he Potungaue Polisi ‘a e fakamatala tukuatu, ki he tu’utu’uni ‘a e Fakamaau’anga Polisi he ‘aho Monite ke kei hoko atu pe hono tauhi ‘o ‘Asiata Masima ‘o Ha’ateiho hili hono puke he kau Polisi ‘i he Falaite uike kuo’osi. Kuo taa tikite ‘a ‘Asiata ki he tikite ko e feinga teuaki

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Tonga Police Arrest 54-Year-Old Man in Connection with Serious Crime

In a significant development, Tonga Police apprehended a 54-year-old man from Ha’ateiho at approximately 5 p.m. yesterday, shedding light on a compelling investigation into a serious crime. Substantial evidence has surfaced, linking the suspect to the alleged offense, prompting authorities to actively pursue additional charges.While respecting the public’s right to express opinions and engage in

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Toloi haa kau talavou he Fakamaau’anga tukuaki’i ki he pekia ha talavou ‘e taha.

Ko e taha ‘o e kaveinga talanga’i ‘i he mitia fakasosiale ‘i he faka’osinga ‘o e uike, ko hono tuku hake he famili ‘o e ki’i talavou ko Toni Langilangi ha vitio ‘o ha fanau to’utupu ‘oku nau konaa he loto hala pule’anga mo e to’onga fakakengi. Na’e tukuaki’i ‘e he vitio ni, ko e

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