Man in custody after discovery of $71,000 worth of goods

A man is in police custody while the hunt continues for two others in relation to the discovery of $71,000 worth of goods which are believed to have been purchased through stolen government cheques.

Officers have recovered electrical items, fiberglass boats and engines.

Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said police believe these items were bought using cheques of Bio-Security Authority of Fiji which were reported stolen on the 9th of July last year.