The illicit drug situation in Fiji has been described as a national emergency, with 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025.
Minister for Policing and Communications, Ioane Naivalurua highlighted this during the National Talanoa Session on Responding to Illicit Drugs in Fiji at the R.B. Convention Centre in Lami this morning.
Naivalurua says most offenders are between the ages of 18 and 35, and behind every statistic is a disrupted home.
He says major drug interceptions have confirmed Fiji’s exposure to transnational trafficking groups and the growing link to methamphetamine use.
The Minister stresses that the situation is not only a policing issue but also a public health concern.
He says the National Counter-Narcotics Strategy 2023–2028 provides a framework built on demand reduction, supply reduction, harm reduction and legislative review.
Naivalurua says five key principles must guide the way forward: honesty, practicality, accountability, protection of the next generation, and balance.
He urged that discussions be frank, disciplined and lead to concrete action.
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He adds that the treatment and rehabilitation for those impacted by drugs must also improve.
Meanwhile, a minute of silence was observed for late police officer Peni Racagi whose body was found on Sunday morning in Lami. Elements of foul play have been found following the post mortem.
The National Talanoa Session serves as a vital platform for turning shared insights into actionable strategies, addressing the interconnected challenges of drug trafficking, addiction and HIV through targeted interventions.
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The Transnational Crime Summit will be held in May this year.
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