Eight people are in police custody following the seizure of marijuana and methamphetamine in all five policing divisions as a result of increased information sharing.
Assistant Commissioner of Police – Operations (ACP) Livai Driu says an 18-year-old man was arrested in Sigatoka Town after he was allegedly found in possession of more than 50 dried branches and loose leaves believed to be marijuana.
He says a man in his 20s was arrested along Mead Road in Nabua after he was found with several sachets of dried leaves and a plastic containing seeds believed to be marijuana.
He further says that a bag containing white crystals was also seized from the man, and is believed to be methamphetamine.
ACP Driu says in the Central Division in Suva, a man in his 50s was arrested at the carrier stand after he was allegedly found in possession of dried leaves believed to be marijuana.
He adds that raids conducted in Savusavu also resulted in the arrest of five suspects allegedly found in possession of dried leaves believed to be marijuana.
The Assistant Commissioner of Police says drug operations are being heightened heading into the festive season, with the intent of disrupting and destabilizing the supply market.
ACP Driu says divisional operations will also step up school and community awareness.
He says it is a whole nation approach, and their proactive arm of community policing is stepping up on awareness to minimize the impacts drugs have on families and communities.
ACP Driu says the sharing of information augurs well with law enforcement efforts of supply reduction.
