Police in Tonga arrest two men after armed robberies targeting Chinese shops

January 13, 2021

Since Saturday four retailers in Nuku’alofa have been hit by machete wielding men.

Police in Tonga have arrested two men and are hunting another after a series of armed robberies targeting Chinese shops.

Since Saturday four retailers in the capital Nuku'alofa have been hit by machete wielding men wearing face masks.

Police arrested a 23-year-old yesterday and recovered some of the stolen goods and cash, as well as one of the weapons allegedly used.

A second man was arrested this morning.

Both have been charged with armed robbery.

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