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Allegations against certain pharmaceutical companies, a fumigation company, some prominent figures and some officials involved in drug ring being investigated

Allegations against certain pharmaceutical companies, a fumigation company, some prominent figures and some officials involved in drug ring being investigated

By Vijay Narayan
15/01/2024
Photo: File

The Assistant Commissioner of Police for Crime, Mesake Waqa is appealing for information from any member of the public who is aware of any details that will assist them in apprehending all the people involved in the major drug ring in the country.

ACP Waqa says they have received the information regarding allegations against some people from certain pharmaceutical companies, a fumigation company, some prominent figures and some officials.

These are now under investigation to ascertain whether the information is factual.

He says they are also not ruling out the allegation that some Police and Customs officers may be involved in the drug operation.

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