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27 February, 2026, 2:40 pm
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1.1 tonne of meth found in Nadi, businessman in custody

1.1 tonne of meth found in Nadi, businessman in custody

By Vijay Narayan
21/01/2024
[Image: Fiji Police Force]

Approximately 1.1 tonne of white substances in crystal and powder confirmed to be methamphetamine has been seized in Nadi, and a 37 year old businessman of Nadi is in Police custody.

The bust took place in Maqalevu. Assistant Commissioner of Police Crime, Mesake Waqa says the drugs seized were stored in 4 large containers, 138 medium containers, 127 small containers and 62 Kava Bags (500grams packets).

The Fiji Police Force acknowledges the support of its stakeholders that had assisted in the raid.

This is the second major drug bust within a week and an investigation is underway to find all those responsible.

The investigation is in its initial stage and Police are pleading to members of the community to assist them with any information regarding the latest find.

Acting Police Commissioner, Juki Fong Chew says what he can say now is that this current find is based upon the ongoing investigation from the previous methamphetamine find in Namaka last weekend.

Stay with us for developments as investigations continue.

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