HMS Tamar helping Fiji curb drug trade and illegal fishing in our waters
HMS Tamar, a British Royal Navy vessel permanently based in the Pacific, is currently in the country helping the government curb illicit drug trade in our waters. The
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Sabeto man charged with possession of 1.4kg of meth and bribery
A 37-year-old Sabeto man who was charged with the unlawful possession of more than 1.4 kilograms of methamphetamine and allegedly bribing a police officer, has been rem
Student found with meth at Laucala Bay and another student found with marijuana in Lautoka
A 16-year-old student has been found with substances believed to be methamphetamine and dried leaves believed to be marijuana at Laucala Bay while a 15-year-old student f
75 percent increase in drug-related offences in February - Chew
Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew is seriously concerned on the 75 percent increase in drug-related offences in February this year, that has contributed to the
Issues of students found with drugs to be dealt with heavy-handedly – Gavoka
We may have to do some things that are a bit too heavy-handed which people may question to deal with issues of students found in possession of drugs and on school premise
Two 50kg bags believed to be marijuana seized by Police
Two 50kg bags of fresh branches of plants believed to be marijuana were seized by Police after a tip was received on Wednesday, as several raids last week resulted in sei
Legalega man and woman in custody after meth find
A 51-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman are in police custody following the discovery of white substances believed to be methamphetamine. Assistant Commissioner of
Fiji needs to have a Narcotics Policy - Volatabu
Fiji needs to have a Narcotics strategy or a policy to address the issue of drugs in Fiji. This was highlighted by Drug-Free World Fiji Founder Kalesi Volatabu during
GCC Chair says if nothing is done to control meth, it will be disastrous for our people
If nothing is done to counter the illegal trade of these white crystals known as methamphetamine, it will be disastrous for our people. This was highlighted by Great C
3 police officers and 2 civilians charged with tampering of meth at Totogo Police Station
Three police officers and two civilians have been charged after their alleged involvement in the tampering of evidence, namely methamphetamine, at the Totogo Police Stati
Drug fight escalates following rising discoveries around Fiji
The Drug fight escalates following rising discoveries around Fiji
Spot checking students’ bags and drug tests should be explored – PM
It is a concern not only for schools, but also for the nation. These are the words of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to the media regarding the two 17-year-old student
24-year-old man charged with the unlawful possession of cocaine
A 24-year-old man will be produced in the Lautoka Magistrates Court today after he was charged with unlawful possession of illicit drugs namely, cocaine. Assistant Com
Govt takes firm stance to thwart drug networks – Prof. Prasad
The Fijian government is focused on strengthening our borders through the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service to deal with the drugs leaking into our country. This has be
Navua residents living in fear due to the high usage and dealing of drugs in their area
Residents living in areas like Viwawa in Navua have raised concerns about the high usage and dealing of illicit drugs in their area, and are calling for urgent Police act
Drugs stuffed in fish bellies from Kadavu
Some village heads from Kadavu have raised concerns that people are now stuffing drugs inside the bellies of fish and smuggling them to Suva and other areas around Fiji.
Push for National Inquiry on drug problems gaining traction – Prof. Biman
The need to set up a National Inquiry regarding drug issues in the country is one of the challenges that the Coalition Government is currently facing. This has been hi
Alzaid Ali and Grace Liuvoliga remanded after getting charged with unlawful possession and exportation of 12kg of cocaine
Two people who have been charged with 2 counts of unlawful possession of 12.33 kilograms of cocaine and 1 count of unlawful exportation of illicit drugs, have been remand
2 to appear in court for over 12kg cocaine seizure
A 48-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman have been charged in relation to the seizure of more than 12 kilograms of cocaine last week and will appear in the Lautoka Magis
We recognise the impact hard drugs is having on Fiji and are training the Fiji Navy – Commander Tesoniero
We recognise the impact hard drugs is having on Fiji and want to make sure that it is not only enforced at sea but to work and train the Fiji Navy and its partners to bet
People manufacturing meth on small scale in Fiji, large scale coming from abroad – ACP Waqa
There are indicators coming to us that people are manufacturing drugs on a small scale, especially methamphetamine. These were the comments made by Assistant Commissio