$85 million dollars worth of marijuana uprooted in Kadavu within one month

More than 1000 kilograms of marijuana plants worth more than $85 million dollars have been uprooted in Kadavu within one-month .

The Fiji Police Force has briefed the Commissioner Eastern Vitale Varo and various government agencies on drug operations currently underway on the island of Kadavu.

Director Community Policing Senior Superintendent of Police Bereta Naisua highlighted the ongoing efforts in the war against drugs giving stakeholders the opportunity to discuss an all-governmental approach aimed at tackling the growing problem.

She says they are focused on reducing and curbing the illegal trade because of the negative social impacts its having on the people of Kadavu adding operations will continue over the coming weeks.

Police believes the Duavata Community Policing approach will help reduce the illegal cultivation of marijuana and change the negative image Kadavu has in being a red zone area.

Commissioner Eastern Vitale Varo says all stakeholders will need to work together to find solutions to the drug problem in Kadavu.

He says they have to work together to draw up the best way of combining resources and capabilities to effect change and shift the focus of those involved in drugs towards other viable farming options.

The meeting included the Ministries of Agriculture, Commerce and Trade, Tourism, Transport, Health, Fisheries, Water Authority and the Commissioner Eastern’ Office