Deputy Police Commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu has given an assurance that their officers are well equipped to carry out drug raids, especially at meth labs where explosions can take place or where they may be exposed to harmful chemicals.
The Fiji Police Force was allocated $177.8 million in the 2019/2020 National Budget of which $800,000 is provided to undertake special drug operations.
He says drug cases are now an issue of national concern and this is why the Fiji Police Force will be setting up a Narcotics Bureau.
He says this is why the Force is investing in training their officers on dealing with drug cases.
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