4 men and 4 women in custody in relation to biggest meth busts in Nadi

4 men and 4 women are currently being questioned in relation to the two biggest methamphetamine busts in the country.

Assistant Commissioner of Police Crime, Mesake Waqa says the 8 people in custody include a 38 year old Nadi businessman.

3 tonnes of methamphetamine was found in 797 containers in a house under construction for years, on the 14th of this month in Nadi while another 1.1 tonne of methamphetamine was in 4 large containers, 138 medium containers, 127 small containers and 62 kava bags in the Nadi as well over the weekend.

ACP Waqa confirms that the two busts are connected.

He also says their investigation has revealed that the packages are from overseas however they are yet to establish where the methamphetamine was manufactured.

ACP Waqa also says Police are looking at the local and international drug syndicates who may be involved in the manufacturing and transportation of the methamphetamine seized in Nadi.

He says this includes investigating the dealings of a local pharmaceutical operator who is currently serving time in prison in New Zealand after being convicted for methamphetamine related charges.

ACP Waqa says they are looking at all the aspects in this investigation which includes importation, transportation, manufacturing and proceeds of crime.

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