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3 men in custody following separate drug raids in Yasawa and Kadavu
Man allegedly found with meth in Tacirua

3 men in custody following separate drug raids in Yasawa and Kadavu

Man allegedly found with meth in Tacirua

By Semi Turaga
30/04/2020
[Photo: Fiji Police Force]

Three men are in custody following separate drug raids yesterday in Yasawa and Kadavu while another man was allegedly found with methamphetamine in Tacirua.

The first raid was conducted in Yalobi, Waya in Yasawa where plants believed to be marijuana was seized from a farm.

The owner of the farm has been arrested.

In Kadavu, officers raided two separate farms where plants believed to be marijuana were also seized.

Two raids were conducted at Solo-voro-voroa Settlement in Tavuki where a 22 year old man originally from Namara Village in Tailevu and a 30 year old man from Kalekana, Lami were arrested for allegedly unlawfully cultivating illicit drugs.

Apart from the two men, a woman was also arrested for her alleged involvement.

Police also confirm that a 28 year old man was allegedly found at Sakoca Settlement with methamphetamine.

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