Crime rate rises by 5% in August 2023
The overall crime rate increased by 5 percent during the month of August as 1,524 reports were registered compared to 1,456 reports for the same period last year. Poli
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16 year old charged with alleged rape of a young girl to appear in court today
A 16-year-old student charged with the alleged rape of a young girl in Ba in 2020, will be produced in the Ba Magistrates Court today. Police say the incident occurred
Man remains in Police custody after he tried to firebomb Totogo Police Station
A 30-year-old man remains in Police custody after he tried to firebomb Totogo Police Station in Suva earlier today. Police cordoned off the area this morning. The m
Police investigate 44 reports regarding the operations of the EbayShop recruitment scheme
44 reports have been received so far by Police regarding the operations of the EbayShop recruitment scheme. Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police – Crime, Mes
2 in custody for alleged arson case while investigation continue into Nanuku fire this morning
Two people are in police custody for their alleged involvement in two different arson cases over the weekend, while the National Fire Authority is investigating a fire th
28-year-old charged for the alleged murder of a 75-year-old woman
A 28-year-old man has been charged for the alleged murder of a 75-year-old woman in Koronivia and will produced at the Nausori Magistrates Court tomorrow. The woman's
1-year-old drowns in river a few metres away from his home
A one year old toddler has drowned in the Mulomulo River a few metres away from his home. Police say he was found floating in the river last night. They say the cir
2 people questioned in Suva, 41 reports received by Police regarding Ebay Shop operations
A total of 41 reports have been received by Police regarding the Ebay Shop operations. Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Crime, Mesake Waqa says two people were
3 men in custody for allegedly stealing $40 from a business in Valelevu last night
Three men who are all in their 30s are in police custody following an aggravated robbery in Valelevu last night. Police say the three are alleged to have forcefully en
28-year-old man in custody for the alleged murder of woman in Koronivia
A 28-year-old man is in custody for the alleged murder of a 75- year-old woman in Koronivia. The woman’s body was discovered in her home yesterday morning.
Police identify man found dead in a drain along Fletcher Road
Police investigators have managed to identify the man who was found dead in a drain along Fletcher Road in Vatuwaqa yesterday morning. From the information gathered, i
75-year-old woman found dead in her home
A 75-year-old woman was found dead in her home in Koronivia this morning. Police say they cannot determine if it was a case of murder as they have to conduct a post mo
Police questioning a person while many coming forward with complaints regarding the EbayShop operations
A person is currently being questioned by Police while many are coming forward with information regarding the EbayShop operations as they have started receiving reports.
5-month-old baby dies in a fire in Ba
A 5-month-old baby has passed away following a fire in Bukuya Village in Ba. Police are investigating an element of negligence. They say the child was allegedly lef
3 teenagers remanded for allegedly robbing a 14-year-old student
Three teenagers have been remanded in custody for allegedly assaulting and robbing a 14-year-old student along Kings Road last Tuesday. The three appeared in the Nasin
Body found in Fletcher Road drain
A man's body has been found in a drain along Fletcher Road in Suva this morning. Police say the discovery was made before 6am and the area has been cordoned off as a c
No reports against the operations of EbayShop as yet - Police
The Fiji Police Force says it is yet to receive any report against the operations of EbayShop, and when reports are received, investigations will be conducted accordingly
1 dead while 3 others admitted after accident in Tavua
A man has died while three others are admitted at the Ba Aspen Hospital following a motor vehicle accident in Tavua yesterday. Police say the victim was a passenger in
Parents are strongly encouraged to prioritise supervision of their children – IP Usaia Donu
Parents are strongly encouraged to prioritise effective supervision of their children. This was highlighted by Narcotics Awareness Officer Inspector of Police, Usaia D
6 and 7-year-old child are latest victims in unfortunate drowning accidents
A 6-year-old and a 7-year-old child are the latest victims of unfortunate drowning accidents in the past week. Police say the first report of drowning was received fro
2 police officers being treated after police vehicle goes off bridge in Ba
Two police officers are being treated for injuries after their police vehicle went off a bridge in Naviyago, Ba early this morning. Police say the accident occurred af