Fisherman in custody following discovery of white crystals
A 43-year-old fisherman of Sigatoka was arrested yesterday afternoon in Nadi following the discovery of white crystals believed to be methamphetamine. He was driving a
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Police have some leads in regards to the missing cocaine from Namaka Police station
Police are currently following some leads in relation to the missing cocaine from the Namaka Police Station last month. Acting Commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu says he is
No charges yet in relation to the missing cocaine from the Namaka Police Station
No charges have been laid as yet in relation to the missing cocaine from the Namaka Police Station last month. Following the disappearance of the cocaine, two men who
More marijuana plants uprooted in Kadavu
More than 190 plants believed to be marijuana were uprooted from a farm in Vacalea Village, Kadavu over the weekend. The raid was conducted by the Drug Operations Team
Security officer and businessman arrested following separate drug raids
A security officer and a businessman were arrested over the weekend after being allegedly found in possession of illicit drugs. Police say the 30-year-old security off
No arrests yet following Navosa and Kadavu drug raids
The owner of the two farms where 800 marijuana plants were uprooted last week is yet to be identified by Police. 500 marijuana plants were found in the first raid at N
No arrests yet after 300 marijuana plants uprooted in Kadavu raid
The owner of the farm in Kadavu where more than 300 marijuana plants were uprooted last Thursday is yet to be identified by Police. Police say they carried out the rai
Man arrested for breaching curfew also found in possession of marijuana
A 24-year-old man who has been arrested for breaching curfew hours in Bougainville, Nabua was also found in possession with some dried leaves believed to be marijuana.
500 plants believed to be marijuana seized in Navosa
More than five hundred plants believed to be marijuana were uprooted from a farm in Takuinadi settlement in Nawairabe, Navosa yesterday. Police say they carried out th
Two police officers charged for allegedly assaulting suspects in drug case
Two police officers are part of 46 people charged for a total of 46 counts of separate serious offences last month. These two police officers were charged with assault
Man who allegedly planted marijuana plants remanded in custody
The 40-year-old man who was arrested after the seizure of more than 10 plants believed to be marijuana has been remanded in custody. The raid was conducted at the susp
Sigatoka man in custody after drug raid
A man in his 40s is in police custody following a raid which resulted in the seizure of more than 10 plants believed to be marijuana. Police say the raid was conducted
Drug peddlers will be hunted down - Abdul Khan
Drug peddlers will be hunted down this festive season as Police continue their drug operations. Chief of Operations ACP Abdul Khan says they understand some people mig
Three men to front court after marijuana was found on an inter-island vessel
Three men will be produced in court today after marijuana was found on an inter-island vessel that was returning from Kadavu to Suva earlier this week. The marijuana w
Drug and substance abuse in Fiji
Substance abuse including marijuana cases are on the rise amongst students in schools during the COVID-19 period, and urgent action is required.
7 to 8 cases of substance abuse in schools per day
Substance abuse including marijuana cases are on the rise amongst students in schools during the COVID-19 period, and urgent action is required. While speaking during
3 in custody after marijuana seizure on an inter-island vessel
Three men are currently in police custody after a raid conducted on an inter-island vessel returning from Kadavu yesterday led to the seizure of illicit drugs believed to
Substantial increase in drug abuse in Fiji - Masitabua
Police have seen a substantial increase in drug abuse in the country with cases also increasing in schools and a confirmed report of methamphetamine found at a school.
2 men who allegedly attempted to export 2kg of cocaine are free after drug exhibit goes missing from Namaka Police Station
Former Fiji Airways flight attendant Fredrick Epeli and Justin Ho who were charged with one count each of attempted unlawful exportation of illicit drugs are free men tod
Option to have a Drug Rehab Centre outside Viti Levu
The National Drugs Taskforce which is headed by the Ministry of Defence and other stakeholders, is currently looking at the possibility of setting up a Drug Rehabilitatio
Drug addiction can lead a user to harm their loved ones without knowing it - Selina Kuruleca
A person addicted to hard drugs can harm their family and loved ones without the user knowing it. Serious concerns continue to be raised that methamphetamine, cocaine,