2 men in custody following seizure of dried leaves believed to be marijuana

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2 men in custody following seizure of dried leaves believed to be marijuana

By Shanil Singh

22/05/2021

[Image: Fiji Police Force]

A 48-year-old farmer of Varoko and a 38-year-old driver of Koronubu in Ba are currently in police custody following the seizure of dried leaves believed to be marijuana.

Police say the two men were travelling in a vehicle and were stopped in Namau following information received.

Upon checking the vehicle, police seized 17 bundles of dried leaves consisting of more than 900 branches packed inside a bag.

Police are currently waiting for the analysis report.

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